What is the link (US survey) unit used for?

It is a historical unit of length used in land surveying and cadastral mapping in the United States, representing a small subdivision of Gunter's chain.

When should I convert link (US survey) to famn?

When interpreting historic land measurement data in contexts that involve maritime distances, depths, or nautical charting.

Is the famn unit still used today?

Famn remains a traditional maritime unit mainly for depths and nautical distances but may not align perfectly with modern engineering measures.

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

Convert lengths from the historical US survey link unit to the traditional maritime famn measurement for applications in surveying, nautical charting, and coastal projects.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows users to change measurements from the link (US survey) unit, a historic land surveying measure, into famn, a maritime length unit used for nautical depths and rope lengths. It is useful for interpreting old survey records and maritime data.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the numeric value in link (US survey) units
Select 'link (US survey) [li]' as the starting unit
Choose 'famn' as the target unit for conversion
Click convert to see the equivalent famn measurement
Use the converted results for maritime and land survey interpretations

Key Features

Converts length values between link (US survey) and famn units
Based on historical and traditional measurement standards
Ideal for surveying, cadastral mapping, and nautical applications
Browser-based and easy to use for quick conversions
Supports legacy data reconciliation in civil engineering and maritime contexts

Examples

10 Links (US survey) [li] equal approximately 1.1293 Famn after conversion
50 Links (US survey) [li] convert to about 5.6466 Famn
Use these examples to guide conversions for historic survey records or nautical measurements

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances in historic US land survey plats and deeds
Reconciling land survey data with maritime and nautical survey records
Recording depths on nautical charts and in sounding logs
Specifying lengths for shipboard ropes, cables, or anchor chains
Supporting civil engineering projects near coastal areas using legacy measurements

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the context of legacy documents before converting units
Use the converter to assist in maritime and coastal surveying tasks
Cross-check converted values to ensure consistency when integrating historic data
Remember that famn is primarily a maritime unit, so consider suitability for your application
Utilize this tool for educational purposes in understanding historic and nautical measurements

Limitations

The link (US survey) is a historical unit and not commonly used in modern measurements
Conversions may lack precision for current engineering standards
Famn is a traditional maritime measure mainly for depth and rope lengths, limiting its use in other fields

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the link (US survey) unit used for?: It is a historical unit of length used in land surveying and cadastral mapping in the United States, representing a small subdivision of Gunter's chain.
When should I convert link (US survey) to famn?: When interpreting historic land measurement data in contexts that involve maritime distances, depths, or nautical charting.
Is the famn unit still used today?: Famn remains a traditional maritime unit mainly for depths and nautical distances but may not align perfectly with modern engineering measures.

Key Terminology

Link (US survey): A historical unit of length equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain, used in US land surveying.
Famn: A traditional maritime length unit equivalent to one fathom (6 feet), used for nautical depths and rope lengths.
Gunter's chain: A chain of length 66 US survey feet, historically used in land measurement, with one link equal to 1/100 of this length.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of measurement is the link (US survey)?

A unit for measuring weight

A historic land surveying length unit

A modern nautical depth measurement

What is the famn primarily used to measure?

Land boundary lengths

Maritime depths and rope lengths

Architectural heights

Why convert link (US survey) to famn?

To estimate shipping costs

To reconcile terrestrial and marine survey data

To calculate area in square meters

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