A league is commonly treated as three statute miles.
Leagues to Links Converter — lea to li
Convert League (lea) to Link (li) using the exact conversion factor (1 league = 24,000 link). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Leagues to Links converter
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Convert SI, imperial, US customary, astronomical, scientific, and historical length units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Result = input x 4828.032 / 0.201168.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Leagues to Links
League and Link both measure length. Specifically: A league is commonly treated as three statute miles, and a surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Formula
links = leagues × 24000
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 league equals 4828.032 base units, and 1 link equals 0.201168 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct league-to-link factor of 24000.
Simple example
1 lea × 24000 = 24,000 li
1 league = 24,000 links.
Real-world example
10 lea × 24000 = 240,000 li
10 leagues = 240,000 links.
Conversion table
| League (lea) | Link (li) |
|---|---|
| 1 lea | 24,000 li |
| 5 lea | 120,000 li |
| 10 lea | 240,000 li |
| 21.0975 lea | 506,340 li |
| 42.195 lea | 1,012,680 li |
| 100 lea | 2,400,000 li |
Reverse conversion: Link to League
1 li × 0.00004166666667 = 0.0000416667 lea
1 link = 0.0000416667 leagues.
leagues = links × 0.0000416666666667
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Link to League.
Understanding the League (lea)
A league is commonly treated as three statute miles.
Understanding the Link (li)
A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
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Frequently asked questions
How many links are in 1 league?
1 league equals 24,000 links, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert league to link?
Multiply the league value by 24000. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert link back to league?
Use the reverse factor: 1 link equals 0.0000416667 leagues. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a league?
League (lea) is a unit of length.
What is a link?
Link (li) is a unit of length.
Is the league to link conversion exact?
Yes. Both league and link are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 24000 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.