What Is This Tool?
This converter allows users to change lengths measured in links, an old English surveying unit, into statute leagues, a historic unit of distance equal to three statute miles. It supports interpretation of historical land documents, maps, and travel logs.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value in links [li]
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Select the target unit as league (statute) [st.league]
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Click convert to get the equivalent length in leagues
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Use converted values for historical research or legal interpretation
Key Features
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Converts link [li] to league (statute) [st.league] using accurate historic conversion rates
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Supports research in historical land surveying and cadastral records
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Browser-based and easy to use for quick conversions
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Useful for interpreting old legal documents and maps with British imperial units
Examples
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1000 links equals 0.0416666 leagues
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24000 links converts exactly to 1 league
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Convert any number of links to leagues by multiplying by 0.0000416666
Common Use Cases
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Translating 18th–19th century land surveys measured in links to broader distance units
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Interpreting distances on historical British maps or legal land descriptions referencing leagues
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Converting travel distances recorded in leagues from historical voyage logs and documents
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Reconstructing old property boundaries for cadastral research
Tips & Best Practices
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Double-check historical context to confirm use of statute league definition
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Use this conversion primarily for historical and research purposes
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Consult original cadastral or survey documents to ensure correct unit usage
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Be aware of potential rounding due to historic measurement limits
Limitations
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Both units are obsolete and mainly relevant for historical research
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Historic definitions and record imprecision can affect conversion accuracy
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Statute league unit could vary regionally in other historical contexts
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Not suitable for modern measurement or engineering purposes
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a link (li) unit?
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A link is a historic English unit of length used in surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain, approximately 0.201168 metres.
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How long is a statute league in metres?
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A statute league equals three statute miles, which is about 4,828.032 metres.
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Why convert from links to leagues?
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Conversion helps translate historical surveying distances into broader units used in old maps, deeds, and travel records for accurate interpretation.
Key Terminology
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Link [li]
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A historic English unit of length used in land surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain or about 0.201168 metres.
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League (statute) [st.league]
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A historical unit of length equal to three statute miles, commonly used for describing overland and coastal distances in English-speaking countries.
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Gunter's chain
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A surveying measuring device consisting of 100 links, historically used in English land measurement.