What is a finger (cloth) unit?

A finger (cloth) is a traditional, informal unit of length given by the breadth of a human finger, mainly used in tailoring and textiles for small measurements.

Where is the link (US survey) unit used?

Link (US survey) is a historical land surveying unit used in the United States for cadastral mapping and interpreting legacy survey data.

Is this conversion precise for engineering purposes?

No, due to the variable and informal nature of finger (cloth), this conversion serves approximate measurement needs rather than high-precision engineering.

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

Learn how to convert measurements from the traditional cloth unit finger to the historical US survey link unit used in land surveying. This guide provides clear conversion formulas, examples, and practical use cases.

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

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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps you translate length measurements from the informal cloth measurement unit called finger to the historical unit link used in US survey systems. It is useful for understanding textile measurements in the context of legacy land surveying data.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in finger (cloth) units that you want to convert.
Select finger (cloth) as the source unit and link (US survey) [li] as the target unit.
Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent length in links.
Use the results for tailoring, textile record interpretation, or land surveying projects involving legacy data.

Key Features

Converts finger (cloth), a traditional textile length unit, to link (US survey), a historical land measurement unit.
Provides exact conversion formula and practical examples for easy understanding.
Supports applications in tailoring, historical textile analysis, and cadastral mapping.
Browser-based tool requiring no installation and accessible anytime.
Designed for users needing to bridge informal fabric measures with precise surveying units.

Examples

Convert 5 finger (cloth) to link (US survey): 5 × 0.5681806818 = 2.840903409 links.
Convert 10 finger (cloth) to link (US survey): 10 × 0.5681806818 = 5.681806818 links.

Common Use Cases

Estimating small seam allowances or spacing in handmade fabric work using finger (cloth) units.
Interpreting historical textile measurements within land survey plats or trade descriptions.
Translating historical survey data for civil engineering projects requiring legacy unit conversion.
Cadastral mapping and boundary descriptions involving US survey links.
Reconciling informal tailoring measurements with formal surveying units for archival or practical purposes.

Tips & Best Practices

Remember that the finger (cloth) is variable and based on finger breadth, so use the conversion as an approximation.
Always confirm the context when working with the link (US survey) since it is historical and may not suit modern projects.
Use this tool as a guide to help integrate textile measurements with surveying data rather than for precision engineering.
Refer to historical records for unit context to avoid misinterpretation during conversion.

Limitations

Finger (cloth) is a non-standardized unit which varies based on individual finger size and time period.
Link (US survey) is a legacy unit largely replaced by SI units and may cause confusion in modern contexts.
Conversion accuracy depends on recognizing the informal nature of the finger (cloth) measurement.
This tool does not support converting to other units outside finger (cloth) and link (US survey).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a finger (cloth) unit?: A finger (cloth) is a traditional, informal unit of length given by the breadth of a human finger, mainly used in tailoring and textiles for small measurements.
Where is the link (US survey) unit used?: Link (US survey) is a historical land surveying unit used in the United States for cadastral mapping and interpreting legacy survey data.
Is this conversion precise for engineering purposes?: No, due to the variable and informal nature of finger (cloth), this conversion serves approximate measurement needs rather than high-precision engineering.

Key Terminology

Finger (cloth): A non-standard unit of length representing the breadth of a human finger, traditionally used for small textile measurements.
Link (US survey): A historical US land surveying unit equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, used for cadastral maps and legacy data.
Gunter’s chain: A measuring chain used in land survey equal to 66 US survey feet; the link is a subdivision of this chain.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does the finger (cloth) measure?

The length of a surveying chain

The breadth of a human finger

The width of a map link

The US survey link equals what fraction of a Gunter’s chain?

1/50

1/100

1/200

Which field commonly uses the link (US survey) unit?

Tailoring textiles

Land surveying

Mechanical engineering

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