What Is This Tool?
This converter allows users to transform values measured in the cubit (UK), a historical unit based on the length from elbow to fingertip, into the link (US survey), a small subdivision unit utilized in land surveying in the United States.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value measured in cubit (UK) into the input field.
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Select cubit (UK) as the from unit and link (US survey) [li] as the to unit if needed.
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Activate the conversion process by clicking the convert button.
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Review the converted length displayed in link (US survey) units.
Key Features
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Convert length values from cubit (UK) to link (US survey) [li] seamlessly.
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Provides historical context for units used in archaeology, surveying, and engineering.
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Supports use cases involving legacy land documents and archaeological measurements.
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Applies recognized conversion rate for consistent results.
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation.
Examples
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1 Cubit (UK) converts to approximately 2.2727 Link (US survey) [li].
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5 Cubit (UK) converts to about 11.3636 Link (US survey) [li].
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting historical architectural or biblical measurement records.
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Converting legacy US land survey plats and cadastral maps.
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Supporting museum labeling and reconstruction using period-accurate units.
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Reconciling old survey data with modern land transfer or civil engineering records.
Tips & Best Practices
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Be aware the cubit (UK) unit varies historically and regionally; conversions are approximate.
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Use this tool mainly for historical and survey interpretation contexts, not precise modern engineering.
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Cross-check converted values when integrating with standardized SI measurements.
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Understand the link (US survey) is a legacy unit mostly used in cadastral and surveying applications.
Limitations
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The cubit (UK) length is not fixed and changes depending on historical period and location.
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Link (US survey) is a non-SI unit tied strictly to old US land survey systems.
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Conversions may lack the precision required for modern scientific or engineering work.
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The tool is not intended for metric or modern imperial unit conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a cubit (UK)?
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A cubit (UK) is a historical length unit originally based on the distance from elbow to the tip of the middle finger, commonly regarded as around 18 inches.
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What is a link (US survey) [li] used for?
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The link (US survey) is a small subdivision used primarily in historic US land surveying and cadastral records.
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Can I use this converter for modern engineering measurements?
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This converter is intended for historical and surveying contexts and may not provide the precision needed for contemporary engineering applications.
Key Terminology
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Cubit (UK)
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A historical unit of length based roughly on the distance from the elbow to the middle finger, used mainly in archaeological and historical contexts.
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Link (US survey) [li]
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A subdivision of length equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, used in historic US land surveying applications.
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Cadastral Mapping
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The process of creating maps that denote land boundaries and property lines, often relying on legacy survey measurements.