What is a finger (cloth) unit?

A finger (cloth) is a traditional, informal unit of length representing the breadth of a human finger, mainly used in tailoring and textile work.

Where is the link [li] unit commonly used?

The link [li] is a historical English surveying unit used in 18th and 19th-century land measurement and cadastral documents.

Can this conversion be used for precise engineering?

No. Because the finger (cloth) is not standardized and the link is historical, the conversion is approximate and suited for historical or archival use.

How to Convert from Finger (cloth) to Link [li]

Learn to convert measurements from the traditional cloth unit 'finger' to the historic surveying unit 'link [li]'. Understand their usage, conversion process, and historical context.

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Finger (cloth) to Link [li] Conversion Table
Finger (cloth)	Link [li]

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to change measurements from the non-standard cloth unit called 'finger' to the historic English length unit known as 'link [li]'. It is designed for use in fields such as textile history, tailoring, and historical land surveying, where these traditional measurements are often found.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in finger (cloth) you want to convert
Select 'finger (cloth)' as the source unit and 'link [li]' as the target unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent measurement in links
Use the converted value to interpret textile measurements in historical surveying contexts

Key Features

Converts from the informal cloth unit 'finger' to the historic surveying unit 'link [li]'
Easy to use with a simple input and conversion process
Browser-based tool suitable for historical research and tailoring heritage analysis
Provides context on each unit’s background and common applications

Examples

5 Finger (cloth) converts to approximately 2.8409 Link [li]
10 Finger (cloth) converts to approximately 5.6818 Link [li]

Common Use Cases

Estimating small seam allowances or spacing in tailoring
Interpreting historical textile or trade measurements
Analyzing old cadastral records and land surveying documents
Reconstructing property boundaries using historic units from manuscripts

Tips & Best Practices

Remember that finger (cloth) varies by person and period, so conversions are approximate
Use this tool primarily for historical or archival research rather than precise engineering
Cross-check converted values when working with mixed historic measurements for accuracy
Leverage the tool to gain insight into garment alterations or textile documentation from the past

Limitations

Finger (cloth) is a non-standard unit with size variability, leading to approximate results
Link [li] is a largely obsolete unit used mainly in historical contexts
Measurement precision is limited due to the informal nature of the finger unit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a finger (cloth) unit?: A finger (cloth) is a traditional, informal unit of length representing the breadth of a human finger, mainly used in tailoring and textile work.
Where is the link [li] unit commonly used?: The link [li] is a historical English surveying unit used in 18th and 19th-century land measurement and cadastral documents.
Can this conversion be used for precise engineering?: No. Because the finger (cloth) is not standardized and the link is historical, the conversion is approximate and suited for historical or archival use.

Key Terminology

Finger (cloth): A traditional, informal unit of length defined by the breadth of a human finger, used mainly in tailoring and textile measurements.
Link [li]: A historic English unit of length equal to 1/100 of Gunter’s chain, used in old land surveying and cadastral documents.
Gunter’s Chain: A measurement tool used historically in surveying; the link is defined as 1/100th of this chain.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does the 'finger (cloth)' unit represent?

A standardized metric length

The breadth of a human finger used informally in textiles

An official surveying unit

In which context is the link [li] unit primarily found?

Modern garment manufacturing

Historical land surveying and cadastral records

Contemporary textile engineering

What is a key limitation when converting finger (cloth) to link [li]?

Precise scientific accuracy

Wide adoption in modern industry

Complex conversion formulas

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