What Is This Tool?
This tool converts length values from inches, an imperial unit commonly used for short distances and dimensions, into links, a historic English unit used mainly in land surveying during the 18th and 19th centuries.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value in inches you want to convert.
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Select 'inch [in]' as the source unit and 'link [li]' as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to get the result in links.
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Refer to provided examples for clarity on conversions.
Key Features
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Converts inches to links using the precise conversion rate 1 inch equals 0.1262626263 links.
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Supports historical and modern measurement contexts.
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Useful for analyzing and converting old cadastral and surveying records.
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Provides clear examples for easy understanding.
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Browser-based and easy to use with no installation required.
Examples
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10 Inches = 10 × 0.1262626263 = 1.262626263 Links
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50 Inches = 50 × 0.1262626263 = 6.313131315 Links
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting and converting distances from historical land surveying records.
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Researching old property boundaries and cadastral documents.
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Relating modern measurements to those recorded with Gunter's chain.
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Archival research involving 18th to 19th-century land measurement.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure measurements are entered accurately in inches to maintain conversion relevance.
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Use the tool primarily for historical and archival research purposes.
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Compare converted values carefully when dealing with old land records.
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Cross-reference converted distances with modern units when necessary.
Limitations
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The link is an obsolete unit with limited use in modern measurements.
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Conversions are mainly applicable for historical analysis and may lack precision compared to current standards.
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Differences in historical surveying tools can impact exact correspondence to metric or imperial units.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a link in terms of length?
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A link is a historic English unit of length used mainly in surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter’s chain, approximately 0.66 feet or 7.92 inches.
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Why convert inches to links?
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Converting inches to links helps interpret and relate modern measurements to historical land surveying units, especially when working with old cadastral records.
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Is the link unit still used today?
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No, the link is an obsolete unit rarely used in modern measurements and mainly relevant for historical land surveying and archival research.
Key Terminology
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Inch [in]
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An imperial unit of length for short distances, equal to exactly 25.4 millimeters, commonly used in U.S. manufacturing, construction, and everyday measurements.
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Link [li]
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A historic English unit of length used in land surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter’s chain, about 0.66 feet or 7.92 inches, primarily encountered in old cadastral records.
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Gunter’s Chain
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A historic surveying tool consisting of 100 links, used for measuring land distances mainly in the 18th and 19th centuries.