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League (Statute) to Chain Converter

Convert leagues (statute) (lea) to chains (ch). 1 lea = 240.00048 ch.

1 lea = 240.00048 ch

Chain to League (Statute) converter

How to convert leagues (statute) to chains

1 league (statute) is equal to 240.00048 chains, and 1 chain is equal to 0.004166658333 leagues (statute). To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

chains = leagues (statute) × 240.00048
chains = leagues (statute) ÷ 0.004166658333

Example: convert 15 lea to ch: 15 × 240.00048 = 3,600.0072 ch.

League (Statute) to Chain conversion table

League (Statute) (lea)Chain (ch)
0.01 lea2.4000048 ch
0.1 lea24.000048 ch
1 lea240.00048 ch
2 lea480.00096 ch
3 lea720.00144 ch
5 lea1,200.0024 ch
10 lea2,400.0048 ch
20 lea4,800.0096 ch
50 lea12,000.024 ch
100 lea24,000.048 ch
250 lea60,000.12 ch
500 lea120,000.24 ch
1,000 lea240,000.48 ch

About the league (statute)

The statute league is 3 statute miles, about 4,828.04 m.

Symbol: lea · 1 lea = 4,828.041656 m · Category: US survey units

About the chain

Gunter's chain is 66 feet (20.1168 m), equal to 100 links or 4 rods. A cricket pitch is one chain long, and an acre is 10 square chains.

Symbol: ch · 1 ch = 20.1168 m · Category: Imperial & US customary

Frequently asked questions

How many chains are in a league (statute)?

There are 240.00048 chains in 1 league (statute) (lea).

How many leagues (statute) are in a chain?

1 chain (ch) equals 0.004166658333 leagues (statute).

How do I convert leagues (statute) to chains?

Multiply the length in leagues (statute) by 240.00048. For example, 15 lea × 240.00048 = 3,600.0072 ch.

How do I convert chains to leagues (statute)?

Divide the length in chains by 240.00048, or multiply it by 0.004166658333. You can also use the Chain to League (Statute) converter.