Convert centimeter to league
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to league [lea], or Convert league to centimeter.
How to Convert Centimeter to League
1 cm = 2.07123730745778e-06 lea
Example: convert 15 cm to lea:
15 cm = 15 × 2.07123730745778e-06 lea = 3.10685596118667e-05 lea
Centimeter to League Conversion Table
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Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.
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.