What is a league (statute)?

A league (statute) is a historical unit of length equal to three statute miles, used mainly in older English-speaking regions.

What is a rod used for?

A rod is a traditional English unit of length used in surveying and land measurement, equal to exactly 5.0292 meters.

Why convert league (statute) to rod?

Converting from league to rod helps translate large historical distances into smaller units useful for detailed land and heritage studies.

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

Learn how to convert lengths from the historical unit league (statute) to the rod, a traditional surveying measurement, using this easy-to-use converter tool.

League (statute) [st.league]

Rod [rd]

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

League (statute) [st.league]	Rod [rd]

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

This tool allows users to convert measurements from the obsolete league (statute) unit to the rod, helping interpret historical distances and land records accurately.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in league (statute) you wish to convert.
Select 'league (statute) [st.league]' as the input unit and 'rod [rd]' as the output unit.
Click convert to see the equivalent value in rods.

Key Features

Convert length units from league (statute) to rod based on established conversion rates.
Useful for historical research, land surveying, and interpreting old maps or documents.
Browser-based and easy to use with clear input and output fields.

Examples

2 league (statute) equals 1920.00384 rod.
0.5 league (statute) equals 480.00096 rod.

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances on historical British maps that use leagues.
Converting old voyage or travel logs using leagues into rods for detailed land assessment.
Restoring heritage buildings where legacy measurement units like rods are referenced.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the historical context of the measurement before conversion.
Use the tool primarily for understanding old documents and maps, not for modern measurements.
Cross-check conversions if using data for restoration or legal property descriptions.

Limitations

The league (statute) is obsolete and not used in contemporary measurement systems.
Historical data may have varying precision affecting conversion accuracy.
Primarily intended for interpreting historical data rather than present-day measurements.

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 older English-speaking regions.
What is a rod used for?: A rod is a traditional English unit of length used in surveying and land measurement, equal to exactly 5.0292 meters.
Why convert league (statute) to rod?: Converting from league to rod helps translate large historical distances into smaller units useful for detailed land and heritage studies.

Key Terminology

League (statute): A historical length unit equal to three statute miles, used in older English-speaking countries for overland and coastal distances.
Rod: A traditional English unit of length, also known as pole or perch, equal to exactly 5.0292 meters and used in land surveying.
Statute mile: A unit of length equal to 1,609.344 meters, used in the definition of league (statute).

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the relation of a league (statute) to a mile?

One league equals three statute miles

One league equals one mile

One league equals five miles

Which unit is exactly 5.0292 meters?

League (statute)

Rod

Statute mile

For what purpose is converting league (statute) to rod most relevant?

Modern navigation

Interpreting historical land measurements

Astronomical calculations

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