Convert chain (US survey) to league
Please provide values below to convert chain (US survey) [ch (US)] to league [lea], or Convert league to chain (US survey).
1 ch (US) = 0.00416667500002 lea. To convert chain (US survey) to league, multiply the value by 0.00416667500002; to go the other way, divide by it (1 lea = 239.99952 ch (US)). 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 (US) = 0.00416667500002 lea
- 1 lea = 239.99952 ch (US)
- 10 ch (US) = 0.0416667500002 lea
- 100 ch (US) = 0.416667500002 lea
How to Convert Chain (Us Survey) to League
1 ch (US) = 0.00416667500002071 lea
Example: convert 15 ch (US) to lea:
15 ch (US) = 15 × 0.00416667500002071 lea = 0.0625001250003107 lea
Chain (Us Survey) to League Conversion Table
| chain (US survey) | league |
|---|---|
| 1 ch (US) | 0.00416667500002 lea |
| 2 ch (US) | 0.00833335000004 lea |
| 3 ch (US) | 0.0125000250001 lea |
| 5 ch (US) | 0.0208333750001 lea |
| 10 ch (US) | 0.0416667500002 lea |
| 20 ch (US) | 0.0833335000004 lea |
| 50 ch (US) | 0.208333750001 lea |
| 100 ch (US) | 0.416667500002 lea |
| 500 ch (US) | 2.08333750001 lea |
| 1000 ch (US) | 4.16667500002 lea |
Chain (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey chain is a unit of length equal to 66 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey chain is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey chain was used for land surveying in the United States.
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 (US survey) in league?
1 chain (US survey) (ch (US)) = 0.00416667500002 league (lea).
How do you convert chain (US survey) to league?
Multiply the chain (US survey) value by 0.00416667500002. For example, 25 ch (US) × 0.00416667500002 = 0.104166875001 lea.
What is 10 chain (US survey) in league?
10 ch (US) = 0.0416667500002 lea.
Which unit is larger, the chain (US survey) or the league?
The league is the larger unit: 1 ch (US) equals only 0.00416667500002 lea.