Convert chain to league
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to league [lea], or Convert league to chain.
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
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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.