A league is commonly treated as three statute miles.
Leagues to Rods Converter — lea to rd
Convert League (lea) to Rod (rd) using the exact conversion factor (1 league = 960 rod). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Leagues to Rods converter
Converter
Length Converter
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 rod is 16.5 feet.
Result = input x 4828.032 / 5.0292.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Leagues to Rods
League and Rod both measure length. Specifically: A league is commonly treated as three statute miles, and a rod is 16.5 feet.
Formula
rods = leagues × 960
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 league equals 4828.032 base units, and 1 rod equals 5.0292 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct league-to-rod factor of 960.
Simple example
1 lea × 960 = 960 rd
1 league = 960 rods.
Real-world example
10 lea × 960 = 9,600 rd
10 leagues = 9,600 rods.
Conversion table
| League (lea) | Rod (rd) |
|---|---|
| 1 lea | 960 rd |
| 5 lea | 4,800 rd |
| 10 lea | 9,600 rd |
| 21.0975 lea | 20,253.6 rd |
| 42.195 lea | 40,507.2 rd |
| 100 lea | 96,000 rd |
Reverse conversion: Rod to League
960 rd × 0.001041666667 = 1 lea
960 rods = 1 league.
leagues = rods × 0.00104166666667
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Rod to League.
Understanding the League (lea)
A league is commonly treated as three statute miles.
Understanding the Rod (rd)
A rod is 16.5 feet.
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Frequently asked questions
How many rods are in 1 league?
1 league equals 960 rods, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert league to rod?
Multiply the league value by 960. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert rod back to league?
Use the reverse factor: 1 rod equals 0.0010416667 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 rod?
Rod (rd) is a unit of length.
Is the league to rod conversion exact?
Yes. Both league and rod are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 960 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.