Convert league to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert league [lea] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to league.
1 lea = 4.828032 km. To convert league to kilometer, multiply the value by 4.828032; to go the other way, divide by it (1 km = 0.207123730746 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 = 4.828032 km
- 1 km = 0.207123730746 lea
- 10 lea = 48.28032 km
- 100 lea = 482.8032 km
How to Convert League to Kilometer
1 lea = 4.828032 km
Example: convert 15 lea to km:
15 lea = 15 × 4.828032 km = 72.42048 km
League to Kilometer Conversion Table
| league | kilometer |
|---|---|
| 1 lea | 4.828032 km |
| 2 lea | 9.656064 km |
| 3 lea | 14.484096 km |
| 5 lea | 24.14016 km |
| 10 lea | 48.28032 km |
| 20 lea | 96.56064 km |
| 50 lea | 241.4016 km |
| 100 lea | 482.8032 km |
| 500 lea | 2414.016 km |
| 1000 lea | 4828.032 km |
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.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 league in kilometer?
1 league (lea) = 4.828032 kilometer (km).
How do you convert league to kilometer?
Multiply the league value by 4.828032. For example, 25 lea × 4.828032 = 120.7008 km.
What is 10 league in kilometer?
10 lea = 48.28032 km.
Which unit is larger, the league or the kilometer?
The league is the larger unit: 1 lea = 4.828032 km.