Convert 20000 Centimeter to League: 20000 Centimeter in League
This calculator allows you to convert from Centimeter to League and in a reverse direction. To convert from Centimeter to League, enter the amount of Centimeter into the first input and to convert from League to Centimeter, enter the amount of League into the second input.
Every 1 Centimeter = 2.0712373074578E-6 League
and so, 20000 Centimeter = 20000 multiplied by 2.0712373074578E-6 = 0.041424746149156 League.
Centimeter
All of us use rulers everyday. Rulers are digitized in centimeters, but what is the centimeter?
Centimeter is a metric unit which is used mostly to measure small distances. Centimeter can be abbreviated as "CM." One inch consists of 2.54 centimeters.
There is a french origion for the word "centimeter". It came from 2 Latin words, "centum" and " mètre".
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.