What is a statute league?

A statute league is a historical unit of length equal to three statute miles, used in English-speaking countries for describing distances but now obsolete.

Why convert leagues to meters?

Converting leagues to meters helps interpret historical distances in modern terms for mapping, legal, and research purposes.

Is the conversion exact for all historical leagues?

There may be minor variations in league length due to historical regional differences, so conversions can have slight inaccuracies.

How to Convert from League (statute) [st.league] to Meter [m]

Easily convert distances from the historical league (statute) unit to meters using our online length converter. Ideal for interpreting old maps, documents, and maritime records.

League (statute) [st.league]

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League (statute) [st.league] to Meter [m] Conversion Table

League (statute) [st.league]	Meter [m]

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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 Meter [m] Conversion Table
League (statute) [st.league]	Meter [m]

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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps users translate measurements from the statute league, a now obsolete unit historically used in English-speaking regions, into meters, the modern SI base unit of length. It's especially useful for working with historical maps, legal land descriptions, and voyage logs.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the distance value in statute leagues
Select the 'league (statute)' as the input unit
Choose 'meter' as the output unit
Click convert to see the equivalent distance in meters

Key Features

Converts statute leagues to meters based on a defined conversion rate
Supports interpretation of historical and maritime distance records
Provides example calculations for quick understanding
Browser-based and easy to use without installation

Examples

2 leagues (statute) equals approximately 9656.08 meters
0.5 league (statute) equals approximately 2414.02 meters

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances on historical British maps and legal documents referencing leagues
Converting voyage logs or 19th-century travel accounts that use leagues
Understanding distance measurements in literature and archival materials

Tips & Best Practices

Use this tool primarily for historical or archival research purposes
Be aware of possible slight variations in league length due to regional differences
Cross-check results when working with different historical sources

Limitations

The statute league is obsolete and not used in modern measurement systems
Conversion accuracy may be affected by historical regional variations in league length
Not suitable for current practical distance measurements

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a statute league?: A statute league is a historical unit of length equal to three statute miles, used in English-speaking countries for describing distances but now obsolete.
Why convert leagues to meters?: Converting leagues to meters helps interpret historical distances in modern terms for mapping, legal, and research purposes.
Is the conversion exact for all historical leagues?: There may be minor variations in league length due to historical regional differences, so conversions can have slight inaccuracies.

Key Terminology

Statute League: An obsolete unit of length equal to three statute miles, formerly used in English-speaking regions for land and coastal distances.
Meter: The SI base unit of length, defined as the distance light travels in vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Conversion Rate: The factor used to multiply a measurement in leagues to get the equivalent length in meters.

Quick Knowledge Check

What modern unit does this tool convert statute leagues into?

Miles

Meters

Kilometers

A statute league is equal to how many statute miles?

1 mile

3 miles

5 miles

In what context is converting statute leagues to meters most useful?

Contemporary travel

Historical research

Sports measurements

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