Convert yard to league (statute)
Please provide values below to convert yard [yd] to league (statute) [st.league], or Convert league (statute) to yard.
How to Convert Yard to League (Statute)
1 yd = 0.000189393560606061 st.league
Example: convert 15 yd to st.league:
15 yd = 15 Γ 0.000189393560606061 st.league = 0.00284090340909092 st.league
Yard to League (Statute) Conversion Table
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Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.
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.