What is a league (statute)?

A league (statute) is a historical unit of length equal to three statute miles or about 4.828 kilometers, used primarily in English-speaking countries for overland and coastal distances.

Why convert leagues to kilometers?

Converting leagues to kilometers helps translate old distance records, such as those in historical maps and literature, into modern units that are widely understood and used today.

Can the conversion be precise for all historical records?

Because the league (statute) is obsolete and was sometimes defined differently, exact precision may vary depending on the historical context and source.

Convert League (statute) to Kilometer Easily Online

Use our online length converter tool to translate historical league (statute) units into modern kilometers accurately and conveniently.

League (statute) [st.league]

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League (statute) [st.league] to Kilometer [km] Conversion Table

League (statute) [st.league]	Kilometer [km]

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League (statute) [st.league] to Kilometer [km] Conversion Table
League (statute) [st.league]	Kilometer [km]

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What Is This Tool?

This unit conversion tool allows you to convert length measurements from the historical statute league unit to the modern kilometer. It's designed to help understand and analyze distances recorded in old British maps, travel logs, and literature by transforming them into contemporary, widely recognized units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the distance value in league (statute) units.
Select league (statute) as the input unit and kilometer as the output unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent value in kilometers.
Use the converted result for practical understanding or mapping purposes.

Key Features

Converts league (statute), an obsolete length unit, to kilometers.
Easy-to-use interface for quick length conversions.
Supports historical and modern measurement contexts.
Browser-based with no installation needed.

Examples

Convert 2 league (statute): 2 × 4.8280416561 km = approximately 9.66 km.
Convert 0.5 league (statute): 0.5 × 4.8280416561 km = approximately 2.41 km.

Common Use Cases

Interpreting historical British maps and legal land descriptions referencing leagues.
Converting distances recorded in 19th-century travel accounts into kilometers.
Helping readers understand distance measurements in historical literature.
Supporting genealogy, cartography, and archival research involving old units.

Tips & Best Practices

Remember that league (statute) is an obsolete unit; verify the historical context before conversion.
Use converted values to assist in mapping and analysis rather than precise engineering applications.
Cross-check results when using data from different historical sources due to potential variation in league definitions.

Limitations

League (statute) is a non-standard, obsolete unit with varying historical definitions.
Precision may vary because of differences in historical usage and regional definitions.
Modern measurements typically use kilometers for consistency and accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a league (statute)?: A league (statute) is a historical unit of length equal to three statute miles or about 4.828 kilometers, used primarily in English-speaking countries for overland and coastal distances.
Why convert leagues to kilometers?: Converting leagues to kilometers helps translate old distance records, such as those in historical maps and literature, into modern units that are widely understood and used today.
Can the conversion be precise for all historical records?: Because the league (statute) is obsolete and was sometimes defined differently, exact precision may vary depending on the historical context and source.

Key Terminology

League (statute): A historical length unit equal to three statute miles or approximately 4.828 kilometers, used in former English-speaking contexts.
Kilometer: A metric unit of length equal to 1,000 meters, commonly used worldwide for measuring distances at human and geographic scales.

Quick Knowledge Check

What length is equal to one league (statute)?

One thousand meters

Three statute miles

Two kilometers

Which unit is the league (statute) converted into with this tool?

Miles

Kilometers

Nautical miles

In which fields might converting leagues to kilometers be useful?

Modern sports timing

Historical map analysis

Astronomy

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