What Is This Tool?
This converter helps you change length measurements from centimeters, a metric unit common for small distances, into US survey links, a historical subdivision used in American land surveying. It is designed to assist with the interpretation of legacy cadastral and surveying data.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value in centimeters into the input field
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Select or confirm the from-unit as centimeter [cm]
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Select or confirm the to-unit as link (US survey) [li]
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Click the convert button to view the corresponding measurement in links
Key Features
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Converts length from centimeter (cm) to link (US survey) (li)
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Browser-based and easy to use with no installation required
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Supports conversions relevant to land surveying and cadastral work
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Provides quick results for everyday and historical measurement needs
Examples
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10 centimeters equals 0.49709596 links (US survey)
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50 centimeters equals 2.4854798 links (US survey)
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting old US land survey plats and property records with links
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Converting and mapping cadastral boundaries from legacy measurement units
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Supporting civil engineering projects that involve reconciling historical and modern distance units
Tips & Best Practices
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Always confirm measurement units before converting
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Use this tool when working with historical survey data for accurate documentation
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Cross-verify converted values when precise land boundary details matter
Limitations
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The US survey link is a non-SI, historical measure rarely used in modern contexts
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Unit differences between US survey feet and international feet can cause slight variation
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Precision in conversion is critical; small errors can affect land boundary definitions
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the centimeter unit used for?
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Centimeter (cm) is a metric unit of length commonly used to measure small to moderate distances such as objects’ dimensions and medical measurements.
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Why convert centimeters to US survey links?
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This conversion helps interpret and reconcile modern metric measurements with historic land survey data recorded in US survey links.
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Is the US survey link a standard modern unit?
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No, the US survey link is a historical, non-SI unit mainly used in older land survey plats and cadastral records in the United States.
Key Terminology
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Centimeter [cm]
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A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter, commonly used to measure small to moderate distances.
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Link (US survey) [li]
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A historical unit of length equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain or about 0.201168 meters, used mainly in US land surveying.
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Cadastral Records
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Documents and maps that show land ownership and boundaries often utilizing historical units like US survey links.