What is a link (US survey) unit?

It is a historic length unit equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, approximately 0.66 US survey feet, commonly used in old land surveying in the United States.

Why convert link (US survey) to an atomic unit of length?

Converting to atomic units allows integration of historical land survey data into quantum physics and atomic-scale computational modeling.

Is this conversion useful for practical measurements?

Due to extreme scale differences, this conversion is mainly useful for specialized scientific and theoretical applications rather than everyday measurement needs.

Convert Link (US survey) to Atomic Unit of Length (a.u., b)

Easily convert length values from the historical link (US survey) unit to the atomic unit of length, ideal for bridging legacy survey measurements with atomic-scale physics and quantum chemistry calculations.

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Link (US survey) [li] to A.u. of length [a.u., b] Conversion Table

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Link (US survey) [li] to A.u. of length [a.u., b] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms measurements from the link (US survey) unit, a traditional land surveying length, into the atomic unit of length (Bohr radius). It supports specialized scientific and historical applications by connecting macroscopic cadastral data with atomic-scale physics.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in link (US survey) units
Select 'link (US survey) [li]' as the input unit
Choose 'a.u. of length [a.u., b]' as the target output unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent value in atomic units

Key Features

Converts link (US survey) to a.u. of length using established conversion rates
Supports scientific and historical data applications
User-friendly interface suitable for researchers and surveyors
Browser-based tool with fast calculation output

Examples

2 link (US survey) = 7,603,063,159.5352 a.u. of length
0.5 link (US survey) = 1,900,765,789.8838 a.u. of length

Common Use Cases

Interpreting historical US land survey plats and deeds
Converting legacy cadastral mapping and boundary records
Supporting civil engineering projects reconciling old and new measurements
Modeling atomic geometries and distances in quantum chemistry
Reporting electron orbital sizes in atomic and molecular physics

Tips & Best Practices

Check legacy survey data precision before converting
Use atomic units primarily for theoretical or scientific analysis
Confirm unit types to avoid conversion errors
Leverage the tool for bridging macroscopic and atomic length scales

Limitations

The conversion covers vastly differing length scales, limiting practical use
Dependent on legacy survey accuracy and atomic constant approximations
Primarily suited for theoretical computations, not everyday measurements

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a link (US survey) unit?: It is a historic length unit equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, approximately 0.66 US survey feet, commonly used in old land surveying in the United States.
Why convert link (US survey) to an atomic unit of length?: Converting to atomic units allows integration of historical land survey data into quantum physics and atomic-scale computational modeling.
Is this conversion useful for practical measurements?: Due to extreme scale differences, this conversion is mainly useful for specialized scientific and theoretical applications rather than everyday measurement needs.

Key Terminology

link (US survey): A historic unit of length equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, used in US land surveying, approximately 0.66 survey feet.
atomic unit of length (a.u.): Also known as the Bohr radius, it is the fundamental atomic-scale length used in quantum physics, approximately 5.29×10⁻¹¹ meters.
Gunter's chain: A historical measuring unit of length equal to 66 US survey feet, subdivided into 100 links.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one link (US survey) correspond to in feet?

0.66 US survey feet

1.5 US survey feet

0.33 US survey feet

What is the atomic unit of length known as?

Gunter's chain

Bohr radius

Survey foot

What is a primary use of converting link (US survey) to atomic units?

Translating land measurements for quantum physics research

Measuring everyday distances

Surveying new construction sites

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