What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms lengths measured in reeds, an obsolete regional unit, into statute leagues, a historical measure equal to three statute miles. It supports interpreting and converting archaic length units found in historical, legal, and ethnographic records.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value measured in reeds into the input field
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Select 'reed' as the original unit and 'league (statute) [st.league]' as the target unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in statute leagues
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Use the result to better understand historical distances or land measurements
Key Features
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Converts length values from reed to league (statute) [st.league]
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Supports analysis of historical land documents and maps
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation
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Provides results using historically recognized units
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Helps contextualize traditional measurements in modern research
Examples
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Convert 10 reeds to obtain 0.005681807 league (statute) [st.league]
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Convert 100 reeds to obtain 0.05681807 league (statute) [st.league]
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting historical land records or deeds with archaic units
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Converting old voyage logs or travel accounts listing distances in leagues
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Analyzing ethnographic or archaeological data involving traditional measurement systems
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Studying historical maps or documents referencing reeds and leagues
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the historical context as values for reed can vary by region and period
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Use additional historical sources to confirm unit interpretations
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Consider the obsolete status of both units in modern measurements
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Apply the tool mainly for historical, legal, archaeological, or ethnographic research
Limitations
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The reed’s length varied significantly depending on locality and time period
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The statute league is an obsolete unit replaced by modern standards
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Conversions may lack precision due to variations in historical measurement definitions
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Limited practical use outside contexts involving historical documents or research
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a reed unit?
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A reed is an old or regional unit of length historically used in various cultures, based on the length of a reed plant or measuring rod, with its exact size differing by locality and period.
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How long is a statute league?
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A statute league equals three statute miles, approximately 4,828 meters or about 4.828 kilometers, used historically in English-speaking countries for measuring overland and coastal distances.
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Why convert from reed to league (statute)?
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Converting reed to league (statute) helps interpret and translate archaic regional length measurements into a more standardized historical unit useful in research, legal analysis, and understanding historical documents.
Key Terminology
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Reed
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An obsolete or regional unit of length historically based on the length of a reed plant or rod, varying by location and time.
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League (statute) [st.league]
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A historical unit equivalent to three statute miles, used to describe overland and coastal distances in English-speaking countries.