Convert 5 League to Handbreadth: 5 League in Handbreadth
This calculator allows you to convert from League to Handbreadth and in a reverse direction. To convert from League to Handbreadth, enter the amount of League into the first input and to convert from Handbreadth to League, enter the amount of Handbreadth into the second input.
Every 1 League = 63359.999999997 Handbreadth
and so, 5 League = 5 multiplied by 63359.999999997 = 316799.99999998 Handbreadth.
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.