What is a league (statute)?

A league (statute) is a historical length unit equal to three statute miles, used mainly to describe overland and coastal distances in English-speaking countries.

How long is a UK nautical mile?

The UK nautical mile, also known as the Admiralty nautical mile, is defined as exactly 6,080 feet or 1,853.184 meters, slightly longer than the international nautical mile.

Why convert leagues to UK nautical miles?

Converting leagues to UK nautical miles helps interpret and clarify historical maritime and land distances recorded in different unit systems, especially for analysis of older navigation and legal data.

Convert League (statute) to Nautical mile (UK) | Length Unit Converter

Easily convert lengths from league (statute) to nautical mile (UK) with this online unit converter. Ideal for historical and maritime measurements.

League (statute) [st.league]

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League (statute) [st.league] to Nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)] Conversion Table

League (statute) [st.league]	Nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)]

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League (statute) [st.league] to Nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This tool allows you to convert length measurements from the obsolete league (statute) unit to the UK nautical mile unit. It helps interpret historical and maritime distances accurately according to legacy definitions.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in league (statute) you wish to convert.
Select 'league (statute) [st.league]' as the input unit.
Choose 'nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)]' as the output unit.
Click the convert button to see the length expressed in UK nautical miles.

Key Features

Converts league (statute) units, historically equal to three statute miles, to UK nautical miles.
Supports interpretation of historical British maps, voyage logs, and old maritime navigation data.
Browser-based and easy to use, requiring no installation.
Provides precise conversion based on officially defined unit standards.
Helps reconcile legacy distance data for modern understanding and analysis.

Examples

2 leagues (statute) equals approximately 5.2105 nautical miles (UK).
0.5 league (statute) converts to about 1.3026 nautical miles (UK).

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances on historical British maps or old legal descriptions referencing leagues.
Converting 19th-century travel records measuring distances in leagues to nautical miles.
Understanding and comparing maritime navigation logs recorded in UK nautical miles.
Restoring and analyzing maritime charts and navigation data for museums or research.
Reconciling colonial-era distances in legal or historical maritime documents.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure you confirm the correct definitions of units, especially the UK versus international nautical mile differences.
Use this conversion primarily for historical or legacy data, as leagues are no longer standard.
Cross-check converted values if using for navigation or legal purposes due to slight unit variations.
Refer to original documents or charts to verify which measurement system was applied.
Apply conversions carefully when interpreting historical distances in literature or maps.

Limitations

League (statute) is an obsolete unit and not recognized in current measurement systems.
UK nautical mile slightly differs from the international nautical mile, which can affect precision.
Conversions depend on historical context and the exact definitions used in source materials.
Not suitable for precise modern navigation without adjustment for unit differences.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a league (statute)?: A league (statute) is a historical length unit equal to three statute miles, used mainly to describe overland and coastal distances in English-speaking countries.
How long is a UK nautical mile?: The UK nautical mile, also known as the Admiralty nautical mile, is defined as exactly 6,080 feet or 1,853.184 meters, slightly longer than the international nautical mile.
Why convert leagues to UK nautical miles?: Converting leagues to UK nautical miles helps interpret and clarify historical maritime and land distances recorded in different unit systems, especially for analysis of older navigation and legal data.

Key Terminology

League (statute): A historical unit of length equal to three statute miles, used primarily in English-speaking regions to measure distances on land or coast.
UK nautical mile (NM UK): A maritime distance unit defined as exactly 6,080 feet or 1,853.184 meters, historically used in the United Kingdom for navigation.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is one league (statute) equivalent to in UK nautical miles?

About 1.852 NM (UK)

About 2.605 NM (UK)

About 3.000 NM (UK)

Which definition is slightly longer than the international nautical mile?

International nautical mile

UK nautical mile

League (statute)

What type of documents commonly require converting leagues to UK nautical miles?

Modern GPS readings

Historical maritime logs

Current legal land surveys

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