Leagues to Chains Converter

1 league (lea) equals 240 chains (ch).

1 league = 240 chains

How to convert leagues to chains

ch = lea × 240

To convert leagues to chains, multiply the number of leagues by 240.

Example: 4 lea to ch

  1. Start with the value in leagues: 4 lea.
  2. Multiply by 240: 4 × 240 = 960.
  3. Result: 4 leagues = 960 chains.

Going the other way, 1 chain = 0.004166666667 leagues, so to convert chains back to leagues you divide by the same number. See chains to leagues.

Leagues to chains conversion table

Leagues (lea)Chains (ch)
1 lea 240 ch
2 lea 480 ch
3 lea 720 ch
4 lea 960 ch
5 lea 1,200 ch
6 lea 1,440 ch
7 lea 1,680 ch
8 lea 1,920 ch
9 lea 2,160 ch
10 lea 2,400 ch
100 lea 24,000 ch

What is a league?

The league is an old unit of distance, usually defined in English as 3 miles, roughly the distance a person could walk in an hour.

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What is a chain?

The chain, or Gunter's chain, is a surveying unit equal to 66 feet, 22 yards, or 100 links.

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Convert leagues to other units

Convert other units to chains

Frequently asked questions

How many chains are in a league?

One league is 240 chains.

How many leagues are in a chain?

One chain is 0.004166666667 leagues.

What is the formula to convert leagues to chains?

ch = lea × 240.