What is a fingerbreadth?

A fingerbreadth is an informal unit of length roughly equal to the width of an adult finger, commonly used for quick, rough measurements in various practical contexts.

What is a link [li] used for?

A link [li] is a historic English surveying unit used mainly in 18th and 19th century land measurement and cadastral records.

Why convert fingerbreadths to links?

Converting fingerbreadths to links helps translate informal or clinical measurements into historic surveying units for working with archival land records.

How to Convert from Fingerbreadth to Link [li]

Easily convert measurements from fingerbreadth, an informal length unit based on the width of a finger, to link [li], a historic surveying unit used in old land records and cadastral documents.

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Fingerbreadth to Link [li] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to change measurements from fingerbreadth, a rough and informal unit of length, into link [li], a historic English unit primarily used in land surveying and cadastral research. It connects informal or clinical measurements to archival surveying units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the measurement value in fingerbreadths
Select fingerbreadth as the input unit and link [li] as the output unit
The tool automatically calculates and displays the equivalent value in links
Use the converted value to assist with historical surveying or informal measurement tasks

Key Features

Converts from fingerbreadth to the historic link [li] unit
Useful for interpreting historical land surveying documents and cadastral data
Simple, quick conversion based on a fixed conversion rate
Supports applications in tailoring, clinical exams, woodworking, gardening, and archival research

Examples

5 fingerbreadths converts to approximately 0.4735 link [li]
10 fingerbreadths converts to approximately 0.9470 link [li]

Common Use Cases

Translating informal or clinical measurements to historic land surveying units
Interpreting distances in old cadastral documents and deeds
Reconstructing historical property boundaries for archival purposes
Applying rough measurement in tailoring, woodworking, and gardening

Tips & Best Practices

Use this tool for approximate conversions where exact precision is not required
Keep in mind the fingerbreadth varies by individual and context, so treat results as estimates
Apply conversions mainly in historical or research scenarios involving old surveying units
Cross-reference converted values with original records when possible for accuracy

Limitations

Fingerbreadth is an informal unit with no fixed standard, which can cause variability
Link [li] is a historic surveying unit rarely used in modern contexts
Conversion precision is limited due to the approximate nature of the fingerbreadth
Practical use of this conversion is primarily archival and research-focused

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a fingerbreadth?: A fingerbreadth is an informal unit of length roughly equal to the width of an adult finger, commonly used for quick, rough measurements in various practical contexts.
What is a link [li] used for?: A link [li] is a historic English surveying unit used mainly in 18th and 19th century land measurement and cadastral records.
Why convert fingerbreadths to links?: Converting fingerbreadths to links helps translate informal or clinical measurements into historic surveying units for working with archival land records.

Key Terminology

Fingerbreadth: An informal, variable unit of length based on the width of an adult human finger, often used for rough, quick measurements.
Link [li]: A historic English surveying unit equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain, primarily used in 18th-19th century land surveying.
Cadastral Records: Documents related to land ownership, boundaries, and surveys, often using historic measurement units.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does the fingerbreadth measure?

A standardized unit equal to exactly 2 centimeters

An informal length roughly matching the width of an adult finger

A historic English surveying unit

Link [li] was mainly used in what field?

Modern construction measurements

Historical land surveying and cadastral records

Cooking measurements

Why is the fingerbreadth unit considered variable?

It changes depending on the tool used

Its length depends on the width of an individual's finger

It has an official, fixed length

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