What is a league (statute)?

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

Why convert league (statute) to foot (US survey)?

Converting league to foot (US survey) helps interpret historical distances in terms used for modern US land surveying and mapping.

Is the US survey foot the same as the international foot?

No, the US survey foot is defined slightly differently, which can affect high-precision surveying measurements.

Convert League (statute) to Foot (US survey) - Online Length Unit Converter

Easily convert length measurements from the historical league (statute) unit to the foot (US survey) unit using our precise online converter. Ideal for surveying, mapping, and historical data interpretation.

League (statute) [st.league]

Foot (US survey) [ft]

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

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

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

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What Is This Tool?

This online length converter transforms measurements from the obsolete league (statute) unit, traditionally used in English-speaking regions, into the foot (US survey) unit commonly used in American land surveying and mapping.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in leagues (statute) you want to convert.
Select the input unit as league (statute) and the output unit as foot (US survey).
Click the convert button to get the equivalent measurement in feet (US survey).

Key Features

Converts league (statute), a historical length unit, into foot (US survey), a specialized surveying measure.
Supports accurate alignment of historical and modern measurement data for land and engineering projects.
Browser-based tool requiring no installations for convenient use anywhere.

Examples

2 leagues (statute) converts to 31,680 feet (US survey).
0.5 league (statute) converts to 7,920 feet (US survey).

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances on old British maps or legal land descriptions referencing leagues.
Converting voyage records or 19th-century travel distances to modern US survey feet.
Aligning historical distance data with current US surveying and construction requirements.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the historical context of the league measurement before conversion due to its obsolescence.
Use this converter to match legacy survey data with modern property and construction records.
Be aware of the distinctions between US survey foot and international foot in precise applications.

Limitations

The league (statute) is no longer in common use and may vary in definition in historical sources.
Small differences between US survey foot and international foot can impact very precise measurements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a league (statute)?: A league (statute) is an old unit of length equal to three statute miles, approximately 4.828 kilometers, historically used in English-speaking countries.
Why convert league (statute) to foot (US survey)?: Converting league to foot (US survey) helps interpret historical distances in terms used for modern US land surveying and mapping.
Is the US survey foot the same as the international foot?: No, the US survey foot is defined slightly differently, which can affect high-precision surveying measurements.

Key Terminology

League (statute): A historical unit of length equal to three statute miles, used in English-speaking countries for describing distances.
Foot (US survey): A unit of length used in US land surveying, defined exactly as 1200/3937 meters, slightly different from the international foot.
Statute mile: A mile defined as exactly 1,609.344 meters, standard in the United States and formerly in other countries.

Quick Knowledge Check

What modern unit is equivalent to 1 league (statute) in this converter?

1,584 feet (US survey)

15,840 feet (US survey)

158,400 feet (US survey)

The league (statute) was primarily used in?

Ancient Roman maps

English-speaking countries for land distances

Modern international surveying

A key limitation when using this conversion is?

The league is an obsolete unit with varying definitions

The foot (US survey) is obsolete

The conversion works only for nautical leagues

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