What Is This Tool?
This unit converter helps transform distances measured in leagues, an old unit for nautical or land lengths, into perch, a surveying measure historically used in land records.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in leagues [lea] you want to convert.
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Select the target unit perch as the conversion output.
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View the converted measurement instantly based on the fixed conversion rate of 1 league = 960 perch.
Key Features
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Converts length measurements from league [lea] to perch with a clear conversion rate.
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Suitable for interpreting historical documents, nautical navigation logs, and land surveying records.
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Browser-based and easy to use for quick conversions without specialized software.
Examples
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Converting 2 leagues results in 1920 perch (2 × 960).
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Converting 0.5 league gives 480 perch (0.5 × 960).
Common Use Cases
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Translating older nautical or land distance measurements into surveying units.
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Understanding property and boundary descriptions in historical land deeds.
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Interpreting archival survey records and cadastral maps.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the context to determine whether the league refers to land or nautical measurements.
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Cross-check historical documents to ensure the correct unit standard is applied.
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Use this converter as a guide while consulting modern measurement standards for precise surveying.
Limitations
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The league is a non-standard unit with varying lengths by era and location, which may reduce accuracy.
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The perch is largely obsolete and may not perfectly align with modern measurement standards.
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Modern surveying and navigation generally use metric or standard imperial units instead of these historical units.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the league still used in modern measurements?
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No, the league is a historical unit no longer used in modern measurements but still found in old nautical and land records.
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What is a perch used for?
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The perch was historically used for land surveying and measuring property boundaries, though it is largely obsolete today.
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How is the conversion from league to perch calculated?
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The conversion uses the fixed ratio where 1 league equals 960 perch.
Key Terminology
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League [lea]
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A historical unit of length used for land and sea distances, commonly around 3 statute miles or 3 nautical miles, but not standardized.
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Perch
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An obsolete surveying length equal to 16.5 feet, formerly used in land measurement and property descriptions.