Convert 5000 Fathom (US survey) to League: 5000 Fathom (US survey) in League
This calculator allows you to convert from Fathom (US survey) to League and in a reverse direction. To convert from Fathom (US survey) to League, enter the amount of Fathom (US survey) into the first input and to convert from League to Fathom (US survey), enter the amount of League into the second input.
5000 Fathom (US survey) equal 1.8939431818258 League.
Every 1 Fathom (US survey) = 0.00037878863636515 League
and so, 5000 Fathom (US survey) = 5000 multiplied by 0.00037878863636515 = 1.8939431818258 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.