What is a Link (US survey)?

A Link (US survey) is a historical length unit equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, used in US land surveying and approximately 0.66 US survey feet.

What does Ell measure?

Ell is a historical unit of length originally based on the arm's length, often used in textiles and tailoring before metric measurements became standard.

Why do values vary when converting Link to Ell?

Because ell values differ depending on regional standards like English or Scottish, and the US survey foot is slightly different from the international foot, conversions can vary.

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

Learn how to convert the historical unit Link (US survey) into Ell, useful for interpreting old land surveys and tailoring measurements.

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Link (US survey) [li] to Ell Conversion Table

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

This converter allows you to transform values from Link (US survey), a land surveying unit, into Ell, a historical measure used mainly for textiles and tailoring. It helps bridge different measurement systems found in historical records.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in Link (US survey) you wish to convert
Select Link (US survey) as the input unit and Ell as the output unit
Click convert to get the equivalent length in Ell
Use the results to analyze or translate historical measurements

Key Features

Supports conversion between Link (US survey) and Ell
Facilitates interpretation of historical and legacy measurements
Useful for land surveying and textile measurement contexts
Browser-based and user-friendly interface

Examples

10 Links (US survey) equals 1.76 Ell
50 Links (US survey) equals 8.8 Ell
Demonstrations help understand conversion factors and apply them

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances from historical US land survey plats and deeds
Reconciling modern land measurements with older cadastral data
Converting textile and tailoring lengths in historical trade records
Supporting museum conservation and historical garment analysis

Tips & Best Practices

Always confirm if the English, Scottish, or other ell standard applies to your context
Remember that the US survey foot differs slightly from the international foot, affecting precise conversions
Use this tool alongside historical context to interpret legacy measurements accurately

Limitations

The exact value of the ell changes by region, which can cause variability
The US survey foot is not identical to the international foot, causing minor differences
Historical units may need contextual adjustment due to imprecise definitions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Link (US survey)?: A Link (US survey) is a historical length unit equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, used in US land surveying and approximately 0.66 US survey feet.
What does Ell measure?: Ell is a historical unit of length originally based on the arm's length, often used in textiles and tailoring before metric measurements became standard.
Why do values vary when converting Link to Ell?: Because ell values differ depending on regional standards like English or Scottish, and the US survey foot is slightly different from the international foot, conversions can vary.

Key Terminology

Link (US survey): A historical unit of length equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, approximately 0.66 US survey feet, used in US land surveying.
Ell: A historical length unit originally based on an arm’s length, mainly used for measuring textiles and tailoring before metrication.
Gunter's chain: A measuring chain 66 US survey feet long, subdivided into 100 Links, used in land surveying.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of measurements does Link (US survey) relate to?

Textile measurements

Land surveying

Cooking measurements

Which unit is based on an arm length and used historically in tailoring?

Link (US survey)

Ell

Meter

Why might conversions between Link and Ell differ?

Conversion depends on region and foot definitions

Because they measure time not length

Because Ell is metric

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