What is a league (statute)?

A league (statute) is a historical length unit equal to three statute miles, traditionally used in English-speaking regions to describe overland and coastal distances but now considered obsolete.

Why use mile (US survey) instead of mile (statute)?

The mile (US survey) is used in surveying and mapping in the United States to maintain consistency with historical cadastral data and geodetic control systems, differing slightly in length from the statute mile.

Can I convert any unit length with this tool?

This tool specifically converts from league (statute) to mile (US survey) and is designed for that purpose based on their defined conversion relationship.

How to Convert from League (statute) [st.league] to Mile (US survey) [mi]

Learn how to convert length measurements from league (statute), a historical unit, to the mile (US survey) used in surveying and mapping. This guide explains the conversion process, use cases, and important considerations.

League (statute) [st.league]

Mile (US survey) [mi]

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League (statute) [st.league] to Mile (US survey) [mi] Conversion Table

League (statute) [st.league]	Mile (US survey) [mi]

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League (statute) [st.league] to Mile (US survey) [mi] Conversion Table
League (statute) [st.league]	Mile (US survey) [mi]

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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps translate length measurements from the statute league, an old unit equal to three statute miles, into the US survey mile, a unit used in land surveying and mapping. It is useful for interpreting historical distances in modern units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in leagues (statute) you wish to convert
Select league (statute) as the from-unit
Select mile (US survey) as the to-unit
Click the convert button to get the result in miles (US survey)
Use the result for historical or surveying purposes as needed

Key Features

Converts length from league (statute) to mile (US survey)
Based on officially defined unit relationships and conversion formulas
Browser-based and easy to use without installation
Supports interpretation of historical measurements for modern applications
Provides examples to illustrate conversions clearly

Examples

2 leagues (statute) converts to 6 miles (US survey)
0.5 league (statute) equals 1.5 miles (US survey)

Common Use Cases

Translating historical British and colonial maps referencing leagues to modern measurements
Converting travel or voyage records from the 19th century to current surveying units
Working with cadastral surveys and legal property descriptions based on legacy units
Interpreting distances on older engineering documents or plats using US survey miles
Researching land titles or historical geography involving obsolete units

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify the historical context when using obsolete units like league (statute)
Be aware of small differences between statute miles and US survey miles during conversions
Use this tool to maintain consistency when working with legacy maps or land records
Cross-check converted values against original documents when precision is critical

Limitations

The league (statute) is outdated and not commonly used in modern measurements
Conversion precision depends on accurate historical context of original data
Minor differences between statute mile and US survey mile units can affect results
Not suitable for scientific calculations requiring current standard units

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a league (statute)?: A league (statute) is a historical length unit equal to three statute miles, traditionally used in English-speaking regions to describe overland and coastal distances but now considered obsolete.
Why use mile (US survey) instead of mile (statute)?: The mile (US survey) is used in surveying and mapping in the United States to maintain consistency with historical cadastral data and geodetic control systems, differing slightly in length from the statute mile.
Can I convert any unit length with this tool?: This tool specifically converts from league (statute) to mile (US survey) and is designed for that purpose based on their defined conversion relationship.

Key Terminology

League (statute): A historical length unit equal to three statute miles, used especially in English-speaking areas for older land and travel distance measurements.
Mile (US survey): A unit of length defined as exactly 5,280 US survey feet, used in the United States for surveying and mapping to align with historical geodetic data.
Cadastral Survey: A land survey system used to record and define property boundaries and land ownership using legacy measurement units like the mile (US survey).

Quick Knowledge Check

How many miles (US survey) equal one league (statute)?

2 miles

3 miles

4 miles

Which unit is used in US cadastral surveys and mapping?

league (statute)

mile (US survey)

statute mile

What is a key limitation when converting from league (statute)?

It is an obsolete unit

It is used worldwide

It matches exactly to the metric system

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