Convert league to chain
Please provide values below to convert league [lea] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to league.
How to Convert League to Chain
1 lea = 240 ch
Example: convert 15 lea to ch:
15 lea = 15 × 240 ch = 3600 ch
League to Chain Conversion Table
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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.
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.