A rod is 16.5 feet.
Rods to Leagues Converter — rd to lea
Convert Rod (rd) to League (lea) using the exact conversion factor (1 rod = 0.0010416667 league). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Rods to Leagues 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 league is commonly treated as three statute miles.
Result = input x 5.0292 / 4828.032.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Rods to Leagues
Rod and League both measure length. Specifically: A rod is 16.5 feet, and a league is commonly treated as three statute miles.
Formula
leagues = rods × 0.00104166666667
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 rod equals 5.0292 base units, and 1 league equals 4828.032 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct rod-to-league factor of 0.00104166666667.
Simple example
1 rd × 0.001041666667 = 0.0010416667 lea
1 rod = 0.0010416667 leagues.
Real-world example
10 rd × 0.001041666667 = 0.0104166667 lea
10 rods = 0.0104166667 leagues.
Conversion table
| Rod (rd) | League (lea) |
|---|---|
| 1 rd | 0.0010416667 lea |
| 5 rd | 0.0052083333 lea |
| 10 rd | 0.0104166667 lea |
| 21.0975 rd | 0.0219765625 lea |
| 42.195 rd | 0.043953125 lea |
| 100 rd | 0.1041666667 lea |
Reverse conversion: League to Rod
0.0010416667 lea × 960 = 1.000000032 rd
0.0010416667 leagues = 1.000000032 rods.
rods = leagues × 960
For a page dedicated to this direction, see League to Rod.
Understanding the Rod (rd)
A rod is 16.5 feet.
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 rod?
1 rod equals 0.0010416667 leagues, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert rod to league?
Multiply the rod value by 0.001041666667. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert league back to rod?
Use the reverse factor: 1 league equals 960 rods. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a rod?
Rod (rd) is a unit of length.
What is a league?
League (lea) is a unit of length.
Is the rod to league conversion exact?
Yes. Both rod and league are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.001041666667 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.