Convert mile (statute) to league
Please provide values below to convert mile (statute) [mi (US)] to league [lea], or Convert league to mile (statute).
How to Convert Mile (Statute) to League
1 mi (US) = 0.333334000001326 lea
Example: convert 15 mi (US) to lea:
15 mi (US) = 15 Γ 0.333334000001326 lea = 5.00001000001988 lea
Mile (Statute) to League Conversion Table
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Mile (Statute)
A statute mile is a unit of length equal to 5,280 feet.
History/Origin
The statute mile was defined by an Act of the English Parliament in 1592 during the reign of Elizabeth I.
Current Use
The statute mile is the standard unit for measuring road distances in the United States and the United Kingdom.
League
A league is a unit of length that was common in Europe and Latin America, but is no longer an official unit in any nation. It was the distance a person could walk in an hour.
History/Origin
The league varied in length from country to country and even within the same country over time. The most common definition was three miles.
Current Use
The league is no longer in common use but is found in historical texts and literature.