What is a league (statute)?

A league (statute) is a historical measure of length equal to three statute miles, formerly used in English-speaking countries.

Why convert leagues to miles?

Converting leagues to miles helps interpret and understand historical distances in modern units for research, mapping, and literature.

Is the league still used today?

No, the league is obsolete and only relevant now for historical and academic interpretation.

How to Convert from League (statute) [st.league] to Mile [mi, mi(Int)]?

Learn how to convert measurements from the historical unit league (statute) to the modern mile unit with this easy-to-use online length converter. Useful for historical research, map reading, and literature analysis.

League (statute) [st.league]

Mile [mi, mi(Int)]

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League (statute) [st.league] to Mile [mi, mi(Int)] Conversion Table

League (statute) [st.league]	Mile [mi, mi(Int)]

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Start Value

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

End Value

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League (statute) [st.league] to Mile [mi, mi(Int)] Conversion Table
League (statute) [st.league]	Mile [mi, mi(Int)]

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts lengths measured in the obsolete league (statute) unit into miles, the modern Imperial unit of length. It's designed to assist with understanding and translating historical distance references into current measurement standards.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in leagues (statute) you want to convert.
Select league (statute) as the original unit and miles as the target unit.
Click the convert button to get the result in miles.

Key Features

Converts league (statute) units to miles quickly and accurately.
Supports interpretation of historical and legal distance measurements.
Browser-based and easy to use without additional downloads.

Examples

2 leagues (statute) equals approximately 6.000012 miles.
0.5 league (statute) converts to about 1.500003 miles.

Common Use Cases

Translating historical British map distances into modern units.
Converting voyage logs and travel accounts from the 19th century.
Clarifying distance references in historical literature and legal descriptions.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify that the original measurement refers to the statute league variant.
Use this tool primarily for historical and academic contexts due to the league’s obsolescence.
Double-check outputs when interpreting legal documents for accuracy.

Limitations

The league (statute) is no longer in common use, limiting practical application.
Small rounding differences might occur due to legacy unit definitions.
Conversion rate is slightly above 3 miles per league reflecting technical standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a league (statute)?: A league (statute) is a historical measure of length equal to three statute miles, formerly used in English-speaking countries.
Why convert leagues to miles?: Converting leagues to miles helps interpret and understand historical distances in modern units for research, mapping, and literature.
Is the league still used today?: No, the league is obsolete and only relevant now for historical and academic interpretation.

Key Terminology

League (statute): A historical unit of length equal to three statute miles, once used in English-speaking countries for overland and coastal distances.
Mile: An English unit of length exactly 1,609.344 metres, commonly used for land distance measurements in countries employing Imperial or US customary units.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the relationship between a statute league and a mile?

1 statute league equals 2 miles

1 statute league equals about 3 miles

1 statute league equals 5 miles

For what purpose is converting league (statute) to mile mainly used?

Modern road distance measurement

Interpreting historical maps and literature

Measuring sports race distances

Which unit is defined as exactly 1,609.344 metres?

League (statute)

Mile

Kilometre

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