What is a fathom used to measure?

A fathom is traditionally used to measure water depth and lengths of ropes or cables in maritime navigation.

Where was the link unit commonly applied?

The link was used in historic land surveying, particularly with Gunter's chain, in 18th and 19th century cadastral records.

Why convert fathoms to links?

Converting fathoms to links helps relate nautical measurements to historic land survey units for research or property boundary restoration.

How to Convert from Fathom [fath] to Link [li]?

Easily convert length measurements between fathoms and links using this online unit converter. Ideal for nautical and historical land surveying contexts.

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Fathom [fath] to Link [li] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This tool allows you to convert length values from fathoms, a nautical unit traditionally used for measuring water depth, to links, a historic surveying unit used in land measurement. It supports users involved in maritime, cadastral, and historical research.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in fathoms you want to convert.
Select 'fathom [fath]' as the unit to convert from.
Choose 'link [li]' as the unit to convert to.
Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent length in links.

Key Features

Convert between fathom and link length units accurately based on established conversion rates.
Supports historical and niche measurement units relevant in maritime and cadastral contexts.
Browser-based and easy to use without any installation.
Includes example calculations to assist understanding.

Examples

2 fathoms equals approximately 18.18 links.
5 fathoms equals approximately 45.45 links.

Common Use Cases

Expressing water depth or rope lengths in nautical settings for navigation.
Converting measurements for historical surveying and cadastral land records.
Restoring or interpreting old maritime and land property documentation.
Reconciling maritime depth data with historic land survey measurements.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure clarity on the unit definitions when working with historical data.
Double check conversions when applying measurements in archival research.
Use this tool when cross-referencing nautical measurements with land survey units.
Be aware of rounding and historical discrepancies in unit standards.

Limitations

Both fathom and link units are mainly historical and infrequently used today.
Precision may be affected by rounding in historic measurement standards.
Care is needed interpreting these units in modern measurement contexts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a fathom used to measure?: A fathom is traditionally used to measure water depth and lengths of ropes or cables in maritime navigation.
Where was the link unit commonly applied?: The link was used in historic land surveying, particularly with Gunter's chain, in 18th and 19th century cadastral records.
Why convert fathoms to links?: Converting fathoms to links helps relate nautical measurements to historic land survey units for research or property boundary restoration.

Key Terminology

Fathom [fath]: A traditional English unit of length equaling 6 feet, used historically to measure water depth and lengths of ropes or cables in nautical contexts.
Link [li]: A historic English surveying unit equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain or 0.66 feet, used mainly in cadastral and land surveying during the 18th to 19th centuries.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit is primarily used in nautical depth measurement?

Link

Fathom

Meter

What is a link historically used for?

Surveying land

Measuring water depth

Weighing cargo

What is the conversion rate from fathoms to links?

9.09

0.66

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