Convert yard to league
Please provide values below to convert yard [yd] to league [lea], or Convert league to yard.
How to Convert Yard to League
1 yd = 0.000189393939393939 lea
Example: convert 15 yd to lea:
15 yd = 15 × 0.000189393939393939 lea = 0.00284090909090909 lea
Yard to League Conversion Table
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Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.
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.