What is a US survey link?

It is a historical unit of length equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain or 0.66 US survey feet, used mainly in land surveying and cadastral records in the US.

How is a fingerbreadth defined?

Fingerbreadth is an informal, non-standard length based on the width of an adult finger, commonly used as a rough measure around 1.5 to 2 cm.

When should I use this conversion tool?

Use it when needing to convert historic survey measurements into rough, informal units for practical or illustrative purposes.

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

Convert lengths from the historical US survey link unit to the informal fingerbreadth measure with ease. Understand their definitions, uses, and practical conversion guidance.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool enables users to convert length measurements from the US survey link, a historical land surveying unit, into fingerbreadths, an informal unit based on the width of a human finger. Ideal for interpreting old survey data or applying rough measurements in everyday tasks.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in links (US survey)
Select the units as link (US survey) for the input and fingerbreadth for the output
Click convert to get the equivalent length in fingerbreadths
Use results for approximate measurement applications or understanding legacy data

Key Features

Converts from link (US survey) to fingerbreadth based on established conversion rate
Supports land surveying and historical record interpretation
Useful for rough, informal measurements in various practical fields
Browser-based and easy to use with no installation required

Examples

1 link (US survey) equals approximately 10.56 fingerbreadths
5 links (US survey) equal roughly 52.8 fingerbreadths

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances from historic US land surveys and cadastral plats
Translating legacy survey data for civil engineering and land transfer projects
Applying quick, rough measurements in tailoring, woodworking, and clinical assessments
Using informal units in cooking or gardening instructions

Tips & Best Practices

Remember that fingerbreadth is an informal and highly variable unit
Use the tool to approximate measurements rather than precise conversions
Consult more exact units where accuracy is critical
Apply this conversion mainly when working with legacy survey data or informal contexts

Limitations

Fingerbreadth measurements vary greatly between individuals and situations
Link (US survey) is a legacy unit being replaced by modern standard measures
Conversions may not reflect exact precision due to unit variability
Not suited for measurements requiring strict accuracy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a US survey link?: It is a historical unit of length equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain or 0.66 US survey feet, used mainly in land surveying and cadastral records in the US.
How is a fingerbreadth defined?: Fingerbreadth is an informal, non-standard length based on the width of an adult finger, commonly used as a rough measure around 1.5 to 2 cm.
When should I use this conversion tool?: Use it when needing to convert historic survey measurements into rough, informal units for practical or illustrative purposes.

Key Terminology

Link (US survey): A historical unit of length equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain or 0.66 US survey feet, used primarily in US land surveying.
Fingerbreadth: An informal measurement based on the adult finger's width, commonly used for approximate length estimates in various practical tasks.
Gunter's chain: A measurement unit consisting of 66 feet, historically used in land surveying from which the link is subdivided.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 link (US survey) equal in fingerbreadths?

Approximately 10.56 fingerbreadths

Approximately 5 fingerbreadths

Approximately 20 fingerbreadths

Why is the fingerbreadth considered an informal unit?

Because it varies with finger size

Because it is officially standardized

Because it is metric based

Which field commonly uses the US survey link unit?

Land surveying

Cooking

Clinical bedside measurement

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