What is a centimeter?

A centimeter (cm) is a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter used for measuring small to moderate lengths.

What is a link in length measurement?

A link (li) is a historical English unit of length, equal to 1/100 of Gunter’s chain, primarily used in land surveying in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Why convert centimeters to links?

Conversion helps translate modern metric measurements into historical units for interpreting old land records and cadastral documents.

How to Convert from Centimeter [cm] to Link [li]

Easily convert length measurements from centimeter to the historic English surveying unit, link. Understand the conversion process, usage contexts, and practical examples for accurate transformation between metric and old land measurement units.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms length values from centimeters, a metric unit for small to moderate distances, into links, a historic English surveying unit used mainly in 18th and 19th century land measurements.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in centimeters that you wish to convert.
Select 'centimeter [cm]' as the original unit and 'link [li]' as the target unit.
Click the convert button to get the equivalent length in links.
Review the result alongside example conversions for clarity.
Use the converted values to aid in historical surveying and land record interpretation.

Key Features

Converts length from centimeter [cm] to link [li] using a precise conversion factor.
Supports understanding of historical land measurement units for cadastral and surveying research.
Includes examples to illustrate the conversion process clearly.
Browser-based and easy to use without any installations.
Helps interpret old deeds, property boundaries, and cadastral records.

Examples

Convert 10 centimeters: 10 cm equals approximately 0.4971 links.
Convert 50 centimeters: 50 cm equals approximately 2.4855 links.

Common Use Cases

Translating modern metric length measurements into historic English surveying units.
Analyzing and interpreting old land deeds and cadastral documents from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Reconstructing historical property boundaries and maps for archival research.
Supporting surveys that reference Gunter’s chain and its subdivisions.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure accuracy by double-checking values entered for conversion.
Use the tool when dealing with historical data where links were the standard unit.
Combine converted outputs with historical context to enhance land record analysis.
Remember this unit conversion is mainly suitable for archival and research purposes.

Limitations

The link is an outdated measurement unit not used in modern surveying.
Conversions primarily apply to historical or archival contexts and not current usage.
Rounding and differing definitions over time may affect precision in conversions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a centimeter?: A centimeter (cm) is a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter used for measuring small to moderate lengths.
What is a link in length measurement?: A link (li) is a historical English unit of length, equal to 1/100 of Gunter’s chain, primarily used in land surveying in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Why convert centimeters to links?: Conversion helps translate modern metric measurements into historical units for interpreting old land records and cadastral documents.

Key Terminology

Centimeter [cm]: A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter, used for measuring small to moderate distances.
Link [li]: A historic English unit of length used in surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain, roughly 0.201168 meters.
Gunter's chain: An old surveying instrument consisting of 100 links, historically used in land measurement.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one centimeter equal in links?

0.0497 li

0.2011 li

0.66 li

Which historical tool is associated with the link unit?

Gunter's chain

Metric tape

Surveyor's wheel

For what purpose is converting centimeters to links mainly used?

Modern construction

Historical land record interpretation

Everyday measurements

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