Convert 500 League to Rod (US survey): 500 League in Rod (US survey)
This calculator allows you to convert from League to Rod (US survey) and in a reverse direction. To convert from League to Rod (US survey), enter the amount of League into the first input and to convert from Rod (US survey) to League, enter the amount of Rod (US survey) into the second input.
Every 1 League = 959.99807999997 Rod (US survey)
and so, 500 League = 500 multiplied by 959.99807999997 = 479999.03999999 Rod (US survey).
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.