How to convert leagues to rods
1 league is equal to 960 rods, and 1 rod is equal to 0.001041666667 leagues. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
rods = leagues × 960
rods = leagues ÷ 0.001041666667Example: convert 15 lea to rd: 15 × 960 = 14,400 rd.
League to Rod conversion table
| League (lea) | Rod (rd) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 lea | 9.6 rd |
| 0.1 lea | 96 rd |
| 1 lea | 960 rd |
| 2 lea | 1,920 rd |
| 3 lea | 2,880 rd |
| 5 lea | 4,800 rd |
| 10 lea | 9,600 rd |
| 20 lea | 19,200 rd |
| 50 lea | 48,000 rd |
| 100 lea | 96,000 rd |
| 250 lea | 240,000 rd |
| 500 lea | 480,000 rd |
| 1,000 lea | 960,000 rd |
About the league
The English league is 3 miles (about 4.83 km), traditionally the distance a person could walk in an hour.
Symbol: lea · 1 lea = 4,828.032 m · Category: Historical & cloth
About the rod
The rod is 16.5 feet (5.0292 m), or a quarter of a chain. It was used in land surveying and is still used to measure canoe portages.
Symbol: rd · 1 rd = 5.0292 m · Category: Imperial & US customary