What is a statute league?

A statute league is an old unit of length equal to three statute miles or approximately 4.828 kilometers, historically used in English-speaking regions.

Why convert feet to statute leagues?

This conversion helps interpret historical distances found in maps, voyage logs, and literature that use leagues as a length unit.

Is the statute league still used today?

No, the statute league is obsolete and no longer part of modern measurement systems.

How to Convert from Foot [ft] to League (statute) [st.league]

Convert length measurements from foot to league (statute) easily using this online unit converter. Understand historical distances and interpret classical records with simplicity.

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

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

This converter changes foot length units into statute leagues, a historical measurement mainly found in old maps and documents. It helps bridge the gap between imperial length units and obsolete distance references.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in feet you want to convert
Select foot [ft] as the input unit and league (statute) [st.league] as the output unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in statute leagues
Use the result to understand distances measured in historical units

Key Features

Converts length from foot (ft) to statute league (st.league)
Uses an exact conversion rate based on official definitions
Ideal for interpreting historical and literary distance references
Browser-based with a simple interface for quick conversions
Supports conversions relevant to cartography and maritime history

Examples

100 Foot (ft) converts to 0.00631312 League (statute)
5280 Foot (ft), which is 1 mile, converts to 0.333333 League (statute)

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances from old British maps or legal land records
Converting historical voyage logs or 19th-century travel distances
Understanding leagues mentioned in classical literature or documents

Tips & Best Practices

Double-check old documents for context when using league measurements
Remember the statute league is an outdated unit rarely used today
Use this conversion primarily for historical and research purposes
Verify if the input foot measurement applies to your specific scenario

Limitations

The statute league is obsolete and not applicable for modern engineering or construction
Conversions may have limited precision due to variations in historical league definitions
Old records might involve rounding that affects conversion accuracy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a statute league?: A statute league is an old unit of length equal to three statute miles or approximately 4.828 kilometers, historically used in English-speaking regions.
Why convert feet to statute leagues?: This conversion helps interpret historical distances found in maps, voyage logs, and literature that use leagues as a length unit.
Is the statute league still used today?: No, the statute league is obsolete and no longer part of modern measurement systems.

Key Terminology

Foot (ft): An imperial and U.S. customary length unit exactly defined as 0.3048 meters, used in everyday, engineering, and surveying contexts.
Statute league (st.league): A historical length unit equal to three statute miles, approximately 4.828 kilometers, used for overland and coastal distances in the past.
Conversion rate: The factor used to convert one unit of measurement into another; here, 1 Foot equals 0.0000631312 Statute leagues.

Quick Knowledge Check

What modern unit is one statute league equal to?

One kilometer

Three statute miles

One nautical mile

Why is foot to league conversion mainly used?

For construction projects

To interpret historical distances

For GPS navigation

Which system does the foot unit belong to?

Metric system

Imperial and U.S. customary systems

International System of Units

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