This calculator allows you to convert from Chain to League and in a reverse direction. To convert from Chain to League, enter the amount of Chain into the first input and to convert from League to Chain, enter the amount of League into the second input.
2 Chain = 0.0083333333333334 League
Chain to Meter | Chain to Foot | Chain to Centimeter | Chain to Inch | Chain to Kilometer | Chain to Mile | Chain to Millimeter | Chain to Yard | Chain to Micrometer |2 Chain equal 0.0083333333333334 League.
Every 1 Chain = 0.0041666666666667 League and so, 2 Chain = 2 multiplied by 0.0041666666666667 = 0.0083333333333334 League.
What is the chain?
The chain is a unit of length. It equals 66 feet. The chain was first introduced between 1579 and 1607.
Several countries have used chain for several centuries especially in England. Note that there are 80 chains in one mile.
The main use of the chain is in laying out US townships. Official governments must use US survey chain to do surveys according to the federal law passed in 1785.
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.
| 1 Chain = 0.0041666666666667 League |
| 2 Chain = 0.0083333333333334 League |
| 3 Chain = 0.0125 League |
| 4 Chain = 0.016666666666667 League |
| 5 Chain = 0.020833333333333 League |
| 6 Chain = 0.025 League |
| 7 Chain = 0.029166666666667 League |
| 8 Chain = 0.033333333333333 League |
| 9 Chain = 0.0375 League |
| 10 Chain = 0.041666666666667 League |
| 11 Chain = 0.045833333333334 League |
| 12 Chain = 0.05 League |
