Convert 5000 Chain (US survey) to League: 5000 Chain (US survey) in League
This calculator allows you to convert from Chain (US survey) to League and in a reverse direction. To convert from Chain (US survey) to League, enter the amount of Chain (US survey) into the first input and to convert from League to Chain (US survey), enter the amount of League into the second input.
5000 Chain (US survey) equal 20.833375000084 League.
Every 1 Chain (US survey) = 0.0041666750000167 League
and so, 5000 Chain (US survey) = 5000 multiplied by 0.0041666750000167 = 20.833375000084 League.
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.