What is a league (statute)?

A league (statute) is a historical unit of length equal to three statute miles, used mainly in old British maps and travel accounts.

What does one pole measure?

A pole, also known as a rod or perch, is a traditional English unit of length used in surveying, equivalent to 16.5 feet or approximately 5.0292 meters.

Why convert from league to pole?

Converting helps interpret historical distance records and translate larger units into more detailed survey units for land boundary and property analysis.

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

Convert lengths from the historical league (statute) unit to the traditional pole measurement easily with this online length unit converter. Understand old maps, surveys, and travel documents accurately.

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

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League (statute) [st.league] to Pole Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter transforms lengths measured in league (statute), an obsolete unit equal to three statute miles, into poles, a traditional unit used mainly in surveying and land measurement. It helps interpret historical distances and property boundaries.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in league (statute) units
Select 'league (statute) [st.league]' as the input unit
Choose 'pole' as the output unit
Click convert to see the equivalent length in poles

Key Features

Converts league (statute) to poles with precise conversion factor
Supports understanding of historical and cadastral distance measures
Browser-based and easy to use without installation
Facilitates interpretation of old maps, land deeds, and travel records

Examples

1 league (statute) converts to approximately 960.00192 poles
0.5 league (statute) equals about 480.00096 poles

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances from historical British maps and coastal descriptions
Converting voyage logs or travel distances recorded in leagues
Analyzing field boundaries and property dimensions from old cadastral records
Updating survey measurements from traditional units to modern equivalents

Tips & Best Practices

Verify historical context when converting units since league and pole are largely obsolete
Use the tool for understanding old land survey and property documents
Cross-check conversion results with source materials for accuracy
Keep in mind minor rounding differences due to unit definitions over time

Limitations

League (statute) is an outdated length unit not used in modern measurements
Conversion accuracy may be affected by rounding and historical unit definitions
Pole is also mostly historical and rarely used today except in specific traditional contexts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a league (statute)?: A league (statute) is a historical unit of length equal to three statute miles, used mainly in old British maps and travel accounts.
What does one pole measure?: A pole, also known as a rod or perch, is a traditional English unit of length used in surveying, equivalent to 16.5 feet or approximately 5.0292 meters.
Why convert from league to pole?: Converting helps interpret historical distance records and translate larger units into more detailed survey units for land boundary and property analysis.

Key Terminology

League (statute): A historical length unit equal to three statute miles, used for overland and coastal distances in English-speaking regions.
Pole: A traditional English length unit used in surveying, equal to 16.5 feet or about 5.0292 meters.
Statute mile: A unit of length equal to 1,609.344 meters, commonly used in the US and UK.

Quick Knowledge Check

How many statute miles equal one league (statute)?

One statute mile

Three statute miles

Five statute miles

Which unit is equivalent to 16.5 feet?

League (statute)

Pole

Meter

Why is converting leagues to poles useful?

To update modern navigation systems

To interpret historical land measurements

To calculate aircraft distances

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