What is a link (US survey)?

A link is a historic unit of length equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, roughly 0.201168 meters, used primarily in US land surveying.

Why convert from kilometers to links?

Converting helps integrate modern distance measurements with historic land survey data recorded in links for mapping and legal purposes.

Is the link unit commonly used today?

No, the link is mainly used in specialized surveying contexts for interpreting legacy measurements rather than day-to-day measurement.

How to Convert from Kilometer [km] to Link (US survey) [li]

Convert distance measurements from kilometers to US survey links using this online length unit converter. Ideal for land surveying, cadastral mapping, and civil engineering projects dealing with historic US survey records.

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Kilometer [km] to Link (US survey) [li] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms distance values from kilometers, an SI derived unit measuring 1,000 meters, into links, a historic US survey unit used particularly in land surveying and cadastral records.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the distance value you want to convert in kilometers.
Select 'kilometer [km]' as the starting unit and 'link (US survey) [li]' as the target unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent distance in US survey links.
Use the output to assist with interpreting historical survey data or cadastral mapping.

Key Features

Converts length values from kilometers to US survey links accurately based on established conversion factors.
Supports unit conversion relevant to land surveying, cadastral map interpretation, and civil engineering applications.
Browser-based, easy-to-use interface with quick results for distance unit conversions.
Includes examples to help users understand the conversion process from modern to legacy units.

Examples

Convert 2 kilometers: 2 km equals 9941.9191919192 links (US survey).
Convert 0.5 kilometers: 0.5 km equals 2485.4797979798 links (US survey).

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances recorded in historic US land survey plats and deeds.
Conducting cadastral mapping and boundary descriptions using legacy survey units.
Facilitating civil engineering or land transfer projects reconciling modern units with older survey records.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify conversion results when working with legacy datasets to ensure consistency with historical records.
Use this tool to bridge between metric measurements and traditional US survey units during project planning.
Keep in mind the non-SI nature of links when presenting measurements outside specialized surveying contexts.

Limitations

The US survey link is a historical, non-SI unit not commonly recognized beyond specific surveying fields.
Conversion precision may vary due to rounding or discrepancies in old survey data.
Modern surveying tools mostly rely on metric or feet units, so link conversions mainly apply to legacy data interpretation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a link (US survey)?: A link is a historic unit of length equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, roughly 0.201168 meters, used primarily in US land surveying.
Why convert from kilometers to links?: Converting helps integrate modern distance measurements with historic land survey data recorded in links for mapping and legal purposes.
Is the link unit commonly used today?: No, the link is mainly used in specialized surveying contexts for interpreting legacy measurements rather than day-to-day measurement.

Key Terminology

Kilometer [km]: An SI derived unit of length equivalent to 1,000 meters, commonly used for measuring regional and geographic distances.
Link (US survey) [li]: A historic US survey unit of length equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain or approximately 0.201168 meters, used in land surveying.
Cadastral Mapping: The process of recording property boundaries and land ownership, often requiring conversions between modern and legacy survey units.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 kilometer equal in US survey links?

4970.95 links

4970.9595959596 links

5000 links

What is the primary use of the link unit?

Road signage

Land surveying and cadastral records

Modern engineering design

Why might conversions to links have variable precision?

Due to rounding and old survey record differences

Because links are metric units

Because links are a new standard

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