Convert chain to league
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to league [lea], or Convert league to chain.
1 ch = 0.00416666666667 lea. To convert chain to league, multiply the value by 0.00416666666667; to go the other way, divide by it (1 lea = 240 ch). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ch = 0.00416666666667 lea
- 1 lea = 240 ch
- 10 ch = 0.0416666666667 lea
- 100 ch = 0.416666666667 lea
How to Convert Chain to League
1 ch = 0.00416666666666667 lea
Example: convert 15 ch to lea:
15 ch = 15 × 0.00416666666666667 lea = 0.0625 lea
Chain to League Conversion Table
| chain | league |
|---|---|
| 1 ch | 0.00416666666667 lea |
| 2 ch | 0.00833333333333 lea |
| 3 ch | 0.0125 lea |
| 5 ch | 0.0208333333333 lea |
| 10 ch | 0.0416666666667 lea |
| 20 ch | 0.0833333333333 lea |
| 50 ch | 0.208333333333 lea |
| 100 ch | 0.416666666667 lea |
| 500 ch | 2.08333333333 lea |
| 1000 ch | 4.16666666667 lea |
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
League
A league is a unit of length that was common in Europe and Latin America, but is no longer an official unit in any nation. It was the distance a person could walk in an hour.
History/Origin
The league varied in length from country to country and even within the same country over time. The most common definition was three miles.
Current Use
The league is no longer in common use but is found in historical texts and literature.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 chain in league?
1 chain (ch) = 0.00416666666667 league (lea).
How do you convert chain to league?
Multiply the chain value by 0.00416666666667. For example, 25 ch × 0.00416666666667 = 0.104166666667 lea.
What is 10 chain in league?
10 ch = 0.0416666666667 lea.
Which unit is larger, the chain or the league?
The league is the larger unit: 1 ch equals only 0.00416666666667 lea.