A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Links to Leagues Converter — li to lea
Convert Link (li) to League (lea) using the exact conversion factor (1 link = 0.0000416667 league). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Links to Leagues converter
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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 league is commonly treated as three statute miles.
Result = input x 0.201168 / 4828.032.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Links to Leagues
Link and League both measure length. Specifically: A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain, and a league is commonly treated as three statute miles.
Formula
leagues = links × 0.0000416666666667
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 link equals 0.201168 base units, and 1 league equals 4828.032 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct link-to-league factor of 0.0000416666666667.
Simple example
1 li × 0.00004166666667 = 0.0000416667 lea
1 link = 0.0000416667 leagues.
Real-world example
10 li × 0.00004166666667 = 0.0004166667 lea
10 links = 0.0004166667 leagues.
Conversion table
| Link (li) | League (lea) |
|---|---|
| 1 li | 0.0000416667 lea |
| 5 li | 0.0002083333 lea |
| 10 li | 0.0004166667 lea |
| 21.0975 li | 0.0008790625 lea |
| 42.195 li | 0.001758125 lea |
| 100 li | 0.0041666667 lea |
Reverse conversion: League to Link
0.0000416667 lea × 24000 = 1.0000008 li
0.0000416667 leagues = 1.0000008 links.
links = leagues × 24000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see League to Link.
Understanding the Link (li)
A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Understanding the League (lea)
A league is commonly treated as three statute miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How many leagues are in 1 link?
1 link equals 0.0000416667 leagues, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert link to league?
Multiply the link value by 0.00004166666667. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert league back to link?
Use the reverse factor: 1 league equals 24,000 links. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a link?
Link (li) is a unit of length.
What is a league?
League (lea) is a unit of length.
Is the link to league conversion exact?
Yes. Both link and league are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.00004166666667 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.