Convert Cable to League
Convert cables to leagues instantly. 1 cable = 0.0383593149 league — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the League to Cable converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Cable
A cable is a nautical unit of length equal to one tenth of a nautical mile (exactly 185.2 m). It is used in maritime navigation for short-distance descriptions.
The cable derives from the historical length of a ship's anchor cable. Standardised at one tenth of an international nautical mile in 1929.
Cables are used in modern maritime navigation when describing short distances between vessels, anchoring depths, and harbor manoeuvres. Common in naval and yachting contexts.
Standardised at 1/10 nautical mile by the International Hydrographic Organization in 1929.
League
A league is an Imperial unit of length equal to 3 miles (about 4.83 km). It is one of the oldest distance units in English usage, historically representing the distance a person could walk in one hour.
The English league derives from the ancient Roman leuga via medieval English customary practice. Standardised at 3 statute miles in English law.
Leagues appear in historical English literature ('seven-league boots'), maritime navigation (a nautical league is 3 nautical miles), and traditional distance descriptions. Modern usage is largely literary.
Medieval English customary origin; standardised at 3 miles; became exact via the 1959 International Yard and Pound Agreement.
Cable to League conversion formula
The relationship between cables and leagues:
To convert cables to leagues, multiply the value in cables by 0.0383593149. To reverse, multiply leagues by 26.069287257.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in leagues updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the League to Cable converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert cables to leagues
- Write down the value in cables (cable).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.0383593149.
- The product is the equivalent value in leagues (lea).
- To reverse, multiply the league value by 26.069287257.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 cable to lea:
1 × 0.0383593149 = 0.0383593149 lea
Example 2 — Convert 100 cable to lea:
100 × 0.0383593149 = 3.8359314934 lea
Cable to League conversion table
Standard reference values for converting cables to leagues:
| Cable [cable] | League [lea] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0003835931 |
| 0.1 | 0.0038359315 |
| 1 | 0.0383593149 |
| 2 | 0.0767186299 |
| 3 | 0.1150779448 |
| 4 | 0.1534372597 |
| 5 | 0.1917965747 |
| 10 | 0.3835931493 |
| 20 | 0.7671862987 |
| 30 | 1.150779448 |
| 40 | 1.5343725974 |
| 50 | 1.9179657467 |
| 100 | 3.8359314934 |
| 500 | 19.1796574671 |
| 1000 | 38.3593149341 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 cable = 0.0383593149 lea) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
The IAU defines astronomical units including the AU (149597870700 m exactly) light-year and parsec used in astronomy and astrophysics.