Convert league to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert league [lea] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to league.
How to Convert League to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 lea = 2639.99472001056 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 lea to fath (US):
15 lea = 15 × 2639.99472001056 fath (US) = 39599.9208001584 fath (US)
League to Fathom (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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League
A league is a unit of length that was common in Europe and Latin America, but is no longer an official unit in any nation. It was the distance a person could walk in an hour.
History/Origin
The league varied in length from country to country and even within the same country over time. The most common definition was three miles.
Current Use
The league is no longer in common use but is found in historical texts and literature.
Fathom (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey fathom is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey fathom was used in surveying in the United States.