What is a league (statute)?

A league (statute) is a historical length unit equal to three statute miles, formerly used to measure distances over land and sea in English-speaking countries.

What is a point in typography?

A point is a typographic length unit used for font sizes and layout, defined as 1/72 inch in PostScript or slightly differently in the TeX system.

Why convert leagues to points?

Converting leagues to points helps in specialized scenarios like historical map analysis, digital typesetting, and precisely mapping large distances into fine typographic measurements.

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

Learn how to convert length measurements from the historical unit league (statute) to the typographic unit point, useful for precise digital and print layout measurements.

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

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to translate measurements from the statute league, a historical unit of length, to points, a typographic unit used in printing and digital typography. It is designed for applications that require precise conversion between large geographical distances and fine typographic units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in leagues (statute) you want to convert.
Choose 'league (statute)' as the from-unit and 'point' as the to-unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent value in points.
Use the conversion result for your historical, cartographic, or typographic needs.

Key Features

Converts league (statute) values to points using an established conversion rate.
Supports historical distance interpretation for maps and documents.
Helps in digital typesetting by translating large-scale lengths to typographic units.
Browser-based and easy to use for quick conversions.

Examples

Convert 2 leagues (statute): 2 × 13,685,787.371575 = 27,371,574.74315 points.
Convert 0.5 league (statute): 0.5 × 13,685,787.371575 = 6,842,893.6857875 points.

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances on historical British maps referencing leagues.
Converting 19th-century travel logs recording distances in leagues to typographic points.
Applying precise length measurements for digital typesetting and print layout design.
Reconciling distance scales from archival documents with page layout measurements.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify which point definition (PostScript or TeX) applies to your layout software.
Use this conversion primarily for specialized historical or technical projects.
Keep in mind the large difference in scale between leagues and points when interpreting results.
Cross-reference results with other units if working in mixed measurement contexts.

Limitations

League (statute) is an obsolete and very large unit, limiting practical modern usage.
Points vary slightly depending on the typographic standard used (PostScript vs TeX).
Conversion between these units spans very different measurement scales and may not suit everyday needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a league (statute)?: A league (statute) is a historical length unit equal to three statute miles, formerly used to measure distances over land and sea in English-speaking countries.
What is a point in typography?: A point is a typographic length unit used for font sizes and layout, defined as 1/72 inch in PostScript or slightly differently in the TeX system.
Why convert leagues to points?: Converting leagues to points helps in specialized scenarios like historical map analysis, digital typesetting, and precisely mapping large distances into fine typographic measurements.

Key Terminology

League (statute): A historical distance unit equal to three statute miles, used in English-speaking regions for overland and coastal distances.
Point: A typographic unit of length used in printing and digital design, commonly defined as 1/72 inch.
Statute mile: A unit of length equal to 1,609.344 meters used mainly in the United States and countries influenced by English measurements.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one statute league equal in miles?

1 mile

3 miles

5 miles

Which unit is typically used for font size specification?

League

Point

Mile

What is a key limitation when converting leagues to points?

Units measure similar scales

League is obsolete and very large

Points are not used in typography

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