Convert league to chain (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert league [lea] to chain (US survey) [ch (US)], or Convert chain (US survey) to league.
1 lea = 239.99952 ch (US). To convert league to chain (US survey), multiply the value by 239.99952; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch (US) = 0.00416667500002 lea). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 lea = 239.99952 ch (US)
- 1 ch (US) = 0.00416667500002 lea
- 10 lea = 2399.9952 ch (US)
- 100 lea = 23999.952 ch (US)
How to Convert League to Chain (Us Survey)
1 lea = 239.999519999767 ch (US)
Example: convert 15 lea to ch (US):
15 lea = 15 × 239.999519999767 ch (US) = 3599.9927999965 ch (US)
League to Chain (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| league | chain (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 lea | 239.99952 ch (US) |
| 2 lea | 479.99904 ch (US) |
| 3 lea | 719.998559999 ch (US) |
| 5 lea | 1199.9976 ch (US) |
| 10 lea | 2399.9952 ch (US) |
| 20 lea | 4799.9904 ch (US) |
| 50 lea | 11999.976 ch (US) |
| 100 lea | 23999.952 ch (US) |
| 500 lea | 119999.76 ch (US) |
| 1000 lea | 239999.52 ch (US) |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 league in chain (US survey)?
1 league (lea) = 239.99952 chain (US survey) (ch (US)).
How do you convert league to chain (US survey)?
Multiply the league value by 239.99952. For example, 25 lea × 239.99952 = 5999.98799999 ch (US).
What is 10 league in chain (US survey)?
10 lea = 2399.9952 ch (US).
Which unit is larger, the league or the chain (US survey)?
The league is the larger unit: 1 lea = 239.99952 ch (US).