What is an inch (US survey)?

The inch (US survey) is a legacy unit of length equal to 1/12 of the US survey foot, defined exactly as 100/3937 meters. It was formerly used in U.S. geodetic control and cadastral surveys.

How is a link (US survey) defined?

A link (US survey) is a historic unit of length equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain or 0.66 feet, used in U.S. land surveying as a small subdivision in legal descriptions and cadastral mapping.

Why convert from inch (US survey) to link (US survey)?

Conversion helps accurately interpret and translate legacy US survey measurements into finer subdivisions used in historic land records, ensuring consistency between old surveys and modern applications.

Convert Inch (US survey) to Link (US survey) | Online Length Unit Converter

Easily convert measurements from Inch (US survey) to Link (US survey) using our straightforward online unit converter tool designed for legacy surveying units.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts lengths from the US survey inch to the US survey link, two historical units commonly used in American land surveying and cadastral records.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in inch (US survey) in the input field
Select inch (US survey) as the starting unit if not preselected
Choose link (US survey) as the target unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent value in links
Use the conversion for interpreting historical surveying records or mapping data

Key Features

Supports conversion between inch (US survey) and link (US survey)
Handles legacy land surveying and cadastral measurement units
Browser-based tool allowing quick and easy conversions
Provides precise conversion rate for accurate interpretation of historical data
Facilitates translation of old survey data into modern subdivisions

Examples

1 inch (US survey) equals approximately 0.1263 link (US survey)
10 inches (US survey) converts to about 1.2626 link (US survey)

Common Use Cases

Interpreting historic U.S. survey and cadastral records that use US survey foot and inch
Converting old maps or survey datasets to ensure consistency with modern measurements
Processing legacy geodetic control coordinates and land‑parcel descriptions
Working on civil engineering or land-transfer projects involving legacy survey data
Cadastral mapping and boundary description reconciliations

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify the unit type before converting to avoid data misinterpretation
Use this tool to aid in converting legacy land surveying units for modern use
Keep in mind the historical context and possible small discrepancies with current metric units
Cross-check converted values when preparing official documents or engineering plans
Understand that these units are legacy and may not align perfectly with international standards

Limitations

Inch (US survey) and link (US survey) are legacy units mostly replaced by modern international units
Conversion may involve slight differences from metric standards and international foot definitions
Rounding errors can occur in historical data when converting between these units
Use caution when applying conversions for critical engineering or legal applications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an inch (US survey)?: The inch (US survey) is a legacy unit of length equal to 1/12 of the US survey foot, defined exactly as 100/3937 meters. It was formerly used in U.S. geodetic control and cadastral surveys.
How is a link (US survey) defined?: A link (US survey) is a historic unit of length equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain or 0.66 feet, used in U.S. land surveying as a small subdivision in legal descriptions and cadastral mapping.
Why convert from inch (US survey) to link (US survey)?: Conversion helps accurately interpret and translate legacy US survey measurements into finer subdivisions used in historic land records, ensuring consistency between old surveys and modern applications.

Key Terminology

Inch (US survey): A legacy unit of length equal to 1/12 of the US survey foot, defined exactly as 100/3937 meters, used in historical U.S. surveying.
Link (US survey): A unit of length equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain or 0.66 US survey feet, used as a subdivision in land surveying and cadastral records.
Gunter's chain: A measuring chain of 66 US survey feet, historically used in land surveying.
Cadastral mapping: The process of recording land parcel boundaries for legal and land ownership purposes.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit is larger in length?

Inch (US survey)

Link (US survey)

They are equal

What is the primary use of the link (US survey)?

Modern engineering measurements

Small subdivisions in historic land surveying

Measuring international distances

Why is it important to convert inch (US survey) to link (US survey)?

To translate legacy surveying units for compatibility with older cadastral maps

To measure distance in metric units

For use in current international standard mapping

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