Convert league (statute) to chain
Please provide values below to convert league (statute) [st.league] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to league (statute).
1 st.league = 240.000480001 ch. To convert league (statute) to chain, multiply the value by 240.000480001; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 0.00416665833333 st.league). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 st.league = 240.000480001 ch
- 1 ch = 0.00416665833333 st.league
- 10 st.league = 2400.00480001 ch
- 100 st.league = 24000.0480001 ch
How to Convert League (Statute) to Chain
1 st.league = 240.000480000959 ch
Example: convert 15 st.league to ch:
15 st.league = 15 × 240.000480000959 ch = 3600.00720001439 ch
League (Statute) to Chain Conversion Table
| league (statute) | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 st.league | 240.000480001 ch |
| 2 st.league | 480.000960002 ch |
| 3 st.league | 720.001440003 ch |
| 5 st.league | 1200.0024 ch |
| 10 st.league | 2400.00480001 ch |
| 20 st.league | 4800.00960002 ch |
| 50 st.league | 12000.024 ch |
| 100 st.league | 24000.0480001 ch |
| 500 st.league | 120000.24 ch |
| 1000 st.league | 240000.480001 ch |
League (Statute)
A statute league is a unit of length equal to three statute miles.
History/Origin
The statute league is based on the statute mile, which was defined as 5,280 feet by an Act of the English Parliament in 1592.
Current Use
The statute league is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 league (statute) in chain?
1 league (statute) (st.league) = 240.000480001 chain (ch).
How do you convert league (statute) to chain?
Multiply the league (statute) value by 240.000480001. For example, 25 st.league × 240.000480001 = 6000.01200002 ch.
What is 10 league (statute) in chain?
10 st.league = 2400.00480001 ch.
Which unit is larger, the league (statute) or the chain?
The league (statute) is the larger unit: 1 st.league = 240.000480001 ch.