Why use foot (US survey) instead of the international foot?

The foot (US survey) is a precise unit used mainly in legacy U.S. land surveys and mapping, differing slightly in length from the international foot.

Is the league (statute) unit still used today?

No, the statute league is obsolete and found mostly in historical documents or old maps rather than modern measurement standards.

Can I use this conversion for engineering projects?

This conversion is better suited for approximate historical distances and legal research, not for precise engineering uses.

Convert Foot (US survey) to League (statute) Easily

Use this straightforward online converter to transform measurements from foot (US survey) to league (statute) for historical, surveying, and legal research purposes.

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Foot (US survey) [ft] to League (statute) [st.league] Conversion Table

Foot (US survey) [ft]	League (statute) [st.league]

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Foot (US survey) [ft] to League (statute) [st.league] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps you change length values from the US survey foot, a unit widely used in American land surveying, to the statute league, a historical measure equaling three statute miles. It's ideal for understanding old maps, legal documents, and maritime records referencing leagues.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in foot (US survey) into the input field.
Select foot (US survey) as the original unit if not pre-selected.
Choose league (statute) as the target unit for conversion.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in leagues.

Key Features

Converts foot (US survey) units into statute league measurements accurately based on established conversion rates.
Browser-based tool requiring no installation, accessible anytime for quick conversions.
Supports historical data interpretation in land surveying, cartography, and legal research.

Examples

Convert 1000 foot (US survey) to league (statute) to get 0.0631313 st.league.
Convert 5000 foot (US survey) to league (statute) resulting in 0.3156565 st.league.

Common Use Cases

Translating older land surveying records into units reflecting larger distances for easier understanding.
Interpreting historical British maps and legal land descriptions using leagues.
Analyzing 19th-century maritime voyage logs and travel accounts with distance references in leagues.

Tips & Best Practices

Use this conversion tool primarily for historical and research purposes rather than modern engineering projects.
Be aware that the foot (US survey) differs slightly from the international foot, so maintain unit consistency.
Refer to the statute league only when interpreting old documents, as it’s obsolete in contemporary measurements.

Limitations

The foot (US survey) differs from the international foot and mixing these can cause small errors.
The statute league is an outdated unit, so conversions serve mainly for historical understanding.
Due to its large scale, the league is not suitable for detailed engineering or precise distance calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why use foot (US survey) instead of the international foot?: The foot (US survey) is a precise unit used mainly in legacy U.S. land surveys and mapping, differing slightly in length from the international foot.
Is the league (statute) unit still used today?: No, the statute league is obsolete and found mostly in historical documents or old maps rather than modern measurement standards.
Can I use this conversion for engineering projects?: This conversion is better suited for approximate historical distances and legal research, not for precise engineering uses.

Key Terminology

Foot (US survey): A unit of length used in US land surveying, defined exactly as 1200/3937 meters, historically important for property boundaries and geodetic data.
League (statute): A historical unit of distance equal to three statute miles, once common in English-speaking countries for overland and coastal measurements.
Statute mile: A standard unit of length equivalent to 1,609.344 meters, forming the basis of the statute league.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the statute league equivalent to?

Approximately one mile

Three statute miles

Two kilometers

For what purpose is the foot (US survey) primarily used?

Measuring ocean depth

Land surveying and cadastral mapping in the US

Measuring temperature

Why is converting foot (US survey) to league (statute) useful?

For interpreting historical maps and documents featuring large distances

For everyday grocery measurements

For international shipping weights

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