What is a link (US survey) unit?

It is a historical length unit equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, primarily used in US land surveying and cadastral mapping.

What does the finger (cloth) unit represent?

A finger (cloth) is an informal, non-standard measurement based on the width of a human finger, used mainly in tailoring and textile work.

Is this conversion suitable for precision engineering?

No, this tool is intended for informal, historical, or textile-related contexts rather than precise engineering measurements.

How to Convert from Link (US survey) [li] to Finger (cloth)?

Easily convert length measurements from the US survey link, a historical land surveying unit, to the traditional cloth measurement unit known as a finger. Ideal for textile, tailoring, and historical applications.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms measurements from the US survey link, used historically in land surveying, into finger units, which are informal cloth length measurements based on the breadth of a human finger.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in link (US survey) units that you want to convert
Select 'link (US survey) [li]' as the original unit
Choose 'finger (cloth)' as the unit to convert to
Click convert to see the result in finger units

Key Features

Converts historical land survey units to traditional textile measurements
Browser-based and easy to use
Supports informal and non-standard unit conversions relevant to tailoring and textile work
Provides example conversions for better understanding

Examples

2 links (US survey) equal 3.52000704 finger (cloth)
5 links (US survey) equal 8.8000176 finger (cloth)

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances in historic US land survey plats and cadastral records
Estimating small seam allowances or spacing in fabric tailoring
Recording approximate cloth measurements in historical textile documentation
Bridging legacy land measurement data with textile and garment-making practicalities

Tips & Best Practices

Use this converter for informal or historical measurement contexts rather than precision engineering
Refer to provided examples to understand typical conversions
Consider the non-standard nature of the finger (cloth) unit when applying results
Always verify unit context when working with legacy survey data

Limitations

The finger (cloth) is a non-standard unit varying by individual and context, limiting measurement precision
Link (US survey) units are specific to historical US survey systems and may not align with modern engineering needs
This conversion is primarily for informal applications and historical interpretations, not for precise technical use

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a link (US survey) unit?: It is a historical length unit equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, primarily used in US land surveying and cadastral mapping.
What does the finger (cloth) unit represent?: A finger (cloth) is an informal, non-standard measurement based on the width of a human finger, used mainly in tailoring and textile work.
Is this conversion suitable for precision engineering?: No, this tool is intended for informal, historical, or textile-related contexts rather than precise engineering measurements.

Key Terminology

Link (US survey): A historical length unit from US land surveying, equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain or approximately 0.201168 meters.
Finger (cloth): An informal, non-standard length unit based on the breadth of a human finger, used in tailoring and textiles.
Gunter's chain: A historic measuring chain of 66 feet used in land surveying, where one link is 1/100 of this chain.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of unit is a link (US survey)?

A modern SI length unit

A historical land surveying length unit

A textile measurement unit

What does the finger (cloth) unit primarily measure?

Engineered precision lengths

Informal lengths in textiles and tailoring

Distances in cadastral maps

Which best describes a limitation of this conversion?

Finger (cloth) is highly standardized

Link (US survey) is outdated and less precise

It provides exact engineering accuracy

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