League to Chain Unit Converter - 1 League in Chain

This calculator allows you to convert from League to Chain and in a reverse direction. To convert from League to Chain, enter the amount of League into the first input and to convert from Chain to League, enter the amount of Chain into the second input.

1 League = 240 Chain

League to Chain?

How to convert from League to Chain?

To convert League to Chain: Every 1 League equals 240 Chain. For example, 100 League equal 100 * 240 = 24000 Chain and so on..

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League

What does league refer to?

League is the longest unit of length in the British Imperial system. League is no longer used although it was common in Europe and Latin America. It equals 5280 yards.

Throughout history, league had several values. Romans estimated league to be equal to 1,500 paces which is nearly 5 feet. later, league was also defined to be the distance a cannon shot could be fired at menacing ships offshore.

Chain

What is the chain?

The chain is a unit of length. It equals 66 feet. The chain was first introduced between 1579 and 1607.

Several countries have used chain for several centuries especially in England. Note that there are 80 chains in one mile.

The main use of the chain is in laying out US townships. Official governments must use US survey chain to do surveys according to the federal law passed in 1785.

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