Chains to Leagues Converter

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Calculation: Chains ➜ Leagues

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What is the formula to convert from Chains to Leagues?

The formula to convert length value from the unit of Chains to the unit of Leagues is:

Length(Leagues) = Length(Chains) / 240.00003572744208

Chains unit in Length

A chain is a unit of length traditionally used in land surveying, equal to 66 feet or approximately 20.12 meters. The chain was originally based on the length of a surveyor's chain and is still used in some contexts for measuring land parcels, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. This unit is also commonly referenced in historical land records.

Leagues unit in Length

A league is an old unit of length that varies in size depending on the region and era, typically defined as the distance a person could walk in an hour, approximately 3 miles or 4.8 kilometers. Leagues were historically used in navigation and land measurement, particularly in Europe. This unit, though largely obsolete, is still referenced in literature and historical contexts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about "Chains ➜ Leagues" Conversion

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