League to Chain Converter
Convert League (lea) to Chain (ch) instantly. 1 lea = 240 ch.
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1 lea = 240 ch
Formula:
ch = lea × 240With your value: 1 lea = 240 ch
How big is that?
Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in league so you can sanity-check the result.
Other League to Chain conversions
League to Chain Conversion Table
| League (lea) | Chain (ch) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 120 |
| 1 | 240 |
| 2 | 480 |
| 5 | 1,200 |
| 10 | 2,400 |
| 15 | 3,600 |
| 20 | 4,800 |
| 25 | 6,000 |
| 50 | 12,000 |
| 100 | 24,000 |
| 250 | 60,000 |
| 500 | 120,000 |
| 1000 | 240,000 |
Chain to League Conversion Table
| Chain (ch) | League (lea) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.002083 |
| 1 | 0.004167 |
| 2 | 0.008333 |
| 5 | 0.020833 |
| 10 | 0.041667 |
| 15 | 0.0625 |
| 20 | 0.083333 |
| 25 | 0.104167 |
| 50 | 0.208333 |
| 100 | 0.416667 |
| 250 | 1.041667 |
| 500 | 2.083333 |
| 1000 | 4.166667 |
Where these values come from
Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.
League (lea)
Length
Traceable to the metre, defined by fixing the speed of light in vacuum at 299 792 458 m/s. Imperial lengths derive from the 1959 international yard (0.9144 m exactly).
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition, 2019 (updated 2024)
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01
Chain (ch)
Length
Traceable to the metre, defined by fixing the speed of light in vacuum at 299 792 458 m/s. Imperial lengths derive from the 1959 international yard (0.9144 m exactly).
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition, 2019 (updated 2024)
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01
How to Convert League to Chain
To convert from League (lea) to Chain (ch), multiply the value by 240.
Formula: ch = lea × 240
Reverse: lea = ch × 0.0041666667
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in League. For example: 5 lea
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 240
- The result is: 1,200 ch
About League
The league (lea) is a unit of distance and length. One league equals 4828.032 metres. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other length unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
Common uses: length calculations, engineering and science, education.
About Chain
Gunter's chain equals 66 feet (20.1168 m) and underpins the US Public Land Survey System: 10 square chains make one acre.
Common uses: land surveying, cadastral records, cricket pitch length.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Chain are in 1 League?
There are exactly 240 Chain in 1 League. This means the conversion factor from League to Chain is 240.
What is the formula to convert League to Chain?
The formula to convert League to Chain is: ch = lea × 240. For example, to convert 10 League to Chain, you would multiply 10 by 240.
What is a League?
The league (lea) is a unit of distance and length. One league equals 4828.032 metres. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other length unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
What is a Chain?
Gunter's chain equals 66 feet (20.1168 m) and underpins the US Public Land Survey System: 10 square chains make one acre.
What are the common uses of League?
The League is commonly used in length calculations, engineering and science, education.
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Cite this page
UnitConvertLab. (2026). League to Chain converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/league-to-chain