What is the league (statute) used for?

It was historically used in English-speaking countries to describe overland and coastal distances and appears in old maps, legal descriptions, and travel accounts.

Why convert league (statute) to Earth's polar radius?

To relate historical length measurements to modern geodetic dimensions, aiding interpretation in fields like cartography, geodesy, and satellite orbit modeling.

Is the conversion exact for practical navigation?

No, since the league (statute) unit varied historically and Earth's polar radius is a fixed geodetic constant, this conversion is mainly theoretical and for scholarly use.

How to Convert from League (statute) [st.league] to Earth's Polar Radius

Easily convert historical length measurements in league (statute) to Earth's polar radius units for applications in geodesy, cartography, and satellite modeling.

League (statute) [st.league]

Earth's polar radius

Please check your input. It must be a valid numeric value.

League (statute) [st.league] to Earth's polar radius Conversion Table

League (statute) [st.league]	Earth's polar radius

Custom Unit Conversion Table Generator – Instant Printable Conversion Tables

Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

End Value

Enter the ending number (positive decimal or integer > Start Value). Example: 10, 50, 100.

Interval

Enter the step size (positive decimal > 0 and < End Value – Start Value). Example: 1.0, 2.5.

League (statute) [st.league] to Earth's polar radius Conversion Table
League (statute) [st.league]	Earth's polar radius

Explore More Length Units Converter

What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms length values from the obsolete league (statute) unit into Earth's polar radius units, facilitating the interpretation of historical distances in modern geodetic contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the distance value in league (statute) you want to convert.
Select league (statute) as the from unit and Earth's polar radius as the to unit.
Initiate the conversion to get the equivalent measure in Earth's polar radius units.
Use the results to contextualize historical distances in modern geodetic terms.

Key Features

Converts league (statute), a historical unit of length, into Earth's polar radius measurements.
Based on the standard WGS84 reference ellipsoid used in geodesy and GPS.
Supports understanding of old distance references in historical maps and documents.
Allows relating maritime and overland distances to Earth's geodetic dimensions.

Examples

1 League (statute) equals approximately 0.0007595109 Earth's polar radius.
10 Leagues (statute) converts to 0.007595109 Earth's polar radius.

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances from historical British maps or legal land descriptions mentioning leagues.
Converting historical voyage distances recorded in leagues to modern Earth measurements.
Supporting geodetic and cartographic studies by linking legacy units to Earth-shape parameters.
Facilitating satellite orbit modeling and Earth-shape analysis using historical data.

Tips & Best Practices

Use this tool primarily for scholarly interpretation or historical research rather than daily measurement.
Understand that the league (statute) length varied historically, so consider approximate results.
Apply the conversion within the WGS84 standard context for geodetic consistency.
Cross-reference historical documents to confirm usage of the statute league unit.

Limitations

League (statute) is an outdated and approximate length unit with historical variation.
Earth's polar radius is based on the fixed WGS84 ellipsoid model, limiting flexibility.
The conversion mainly serves theoretical or academic interpretations rather than practical uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the league (statute) used for?: It was historically used in English-speaking countries to describe overland and coastal distances and appears in old maps, legal descriptions, and travel accounts.
Why convert league (statute) to Earth's polar radius?: To relate historical length measurements to modern geodetic dimensions, aiding interpretation in fields like cartography, geodesy, and satellite orbit modeling.
Is the conversion exact for practical navigation?: No, since the league (statute) unit varied historically and Earth's polar radius is a fixed geodetic constant, this conversion is mainly theoretical and for scholarly use.

Key Terminology

League (statute): A historical unit of length equal to three statute miles, used in English-speaking countries for overland and coastal distances but now obsolete.
Earth's polar radius: The distance from Earth's center to the geographic pole along the rotation axis, represented as the semi-minor axis in geodetic ellipsoid models like WGS84.
WGS84: A widely used geodetic reference ellipsoid defining Earth's shape, including the polar radius used in global positioning and mapping.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one league (statute) approximately equal in Earth's polar radius units?

0.0001

0.0007595109

0.0075

Which geodetic model is used for Earth's polar radius in this converter?

NAD83

WGS84

ETRS89

What is a primary use of converting leagues to Earth's polar radius?

Modern daily navigation

Interpreting historical distances in a geodetic context

Measuring ocean depths

Share Us

Similar Calculators

Online Surface Current Density Units Converter Online Heat Flux Density Units Converter Online Heat Density Units Converter Online Weight and Mass Units Converter Online Flow Molar Units Converter