Convert chain to league (statute)
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to league (statute) [st.league], or Convert league (statute) to chain.
How to Convert Chain to League (Statute)
1 ch = 0.00416665833333334 st.league
Example: convert 15 ch to st.league:
15 ch = 15 × 0.00416665833333334 st.league = 0.0624998750000002 st.league
Chain to League (Statute) 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 (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.