Rod to League Converter
Convert Rod (rd) to League (lea) instantly. 1 rd = 0.001042 lea.
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1 rd = 0.001042 lea
Formula:
lea = rd × 0.0010416667With your value: 1 rd = 0.00104167 lea
How big is that?
Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in rod so you can sanity-check the result.
Other Rod to League conversions
Rod to League Conversion Table
| Rod (rd) | League (lea) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.000521 |
| 1 | 0.001042 |
| 2 | 0.002083 |
| 5 | 0.005208 |
| 10 | 0.010417 |
| 15 | 0.015625 |
| 20 | 0.020833 |
| 25 | 0.026042 |
| 50 | 0.052083 |
| 100 | 0.104167 |
| 250 | 0.260417 |
| 500 | 0.520833 |
| 1000 | 1.041667 |
League to Rod Conversion Table
| League (lea) | Rod (rd) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 480 |
| 1 | 960 |
| 2 | 1,920 |
| 5 | 4,800 |
| 10 | 9,600 |
| 15 | 14,400 |
| 20 | 19,200 |
| 25 | 24,000 |
| 50 | 48,000 |
| 100 | 96,000 |
| 250 | 240,000 |
| 500 | 480,000 |
| 1000 | 960,000 |
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.
Rod (rd)
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
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
How to Convert Rod to League
To convert from Rod (rd) to League (lea), multiply the value by 0.0010416667.
Formula: lea = rd × 0.0010416667
Reverse: rd = lea × 960
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Rod. For example: 5 rd
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 0.0010416667
- The result is: 0.005208 lea
About Rod
The rod (pole or perch) equals 16.5 feet (5.0292 m). Four rods make a chain, and it still appears in older deeds and fencing estimates.
Common uses: historic deeds, fencing, surveying.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many League are in 1 Rod?
There are exactly 0.0010416667 League in 1 Rod. This means the conversion factor from Rod to League is 0.0010416667.
What is the formula to convert Rod to League?
The formula to convert Rod to League is: lea = rd × 0.0010416667. For example, to convert 10 Rod to League, you would multiply 10 by 0.0010416667.
What is a Rod?
The rod (pole or perch) equals 16.5 feet (5.0292 m). Four rods make a chain, and it still appears in older deeds and fencing estimates.
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 are the common uses of Rod?
The Rod is commonly used in historic deeds, fencing, surveying.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Rod to League converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/rod-to-league