How to convert rods to leagues
1 rod is equal to 0.001041666667 leagues, and 1 league is equal to 960 rods. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
leagues = rods × 0.001041666667
leagues = rods ÷ 960Example: convert 15 rd to lea: 15 × 0.001041666667 = 0.015625 lea.
Rod to League conversion table
| Rod (rd) | League (lea) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 rd | 0.00001041666667 lea |
| 0.1 rd | 0.0001041666667 lea |
| 1 rd | 0.001041666667 lea |
| 2 rd | 0.002083333333 lea |
| 3 rd | 0.003125 lea |
| 5 rd | 0.005208333333 lea |
| 10 rd | 0.01041666667 lea |
| 20 rd | 0.02083333333 lea |
| 50 rd | 0.05208333333 lea |
| 100 rd | 0.1041666667 lea |
| 250 rd | 0.2604166667 lea |
| 500 rd | 0.5208333333 lea |
| 1,000 rd | 1.041666667 lea |
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
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