What does kiloparsec measure?

A kiloparsec is an astronomical unit equal to 1,000 parsecs, commonly used to express very large distances within and between galaxies.

Why convert from link to kiloparsec?

Conversions from the link to the kiloparsec are useful for theoretical or educational purposes where small terrestrial and vast astronomical scales need comparison.

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

Q: What is a link (US survey)?

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

Convert measurements from the historical US survey link unit to the astronomical kiloparsec unit easily using this online converter tool.

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Link (US survey) [li] to Kiloparsec [kpc] Conversion Table

Link (US survey) [li]	Kiloparsec [kpc]

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Link (US survey) [li] to Kiloparsec [kpc] Conversion Table
Link (US survey) [li]	Kiloparsec [kpc]

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms lengths measured in the link (US survey), a small historical land surveying unit, into kiloparsecs, which are large-scale astronomical distance units used in galactic and intergalactic measurements.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value expressed in link (US survey)
Select link (US survey) as the from unit and kiloparsec as the to unit
Initiate the conversion to get the equivalent distance in kiloparsecs
Use the result for theoretical, educational, or comparative applications

Key Features

Converts between link (US survey) and kiloparsec units of length
Supports conversion of small terrestrial measures to vast astronomical scales
Helpful for interdisciplinary comparisons involving land surveying and astronomy
Browser-based and easy to use for quick unit transformations

Examples

10 links (US survey) equals approximately 6.5194239202839e-20 kiloparsec
100 links (US survey) equals approximately 6.5194239202839e-19 kiloparsec

Common Use Cases

Interpreting historic land survey measurements recorded in links
Reconciling old cadastral data with modern spatial analyses
Theoretical comparisons between tiny terrestrial units and vast astronomical distances
Describing galactic distances using kiloparsecs in astrophysics research

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure you understand the historical context of the link when applying conversions
Use this tool primarily for educational or interdisciplinary theoretical purposes
Be mindful that values in kiloparsecs will be extremely small when converting from links
Double-check results when dealing with legacy land surveying data

Limitations

Converted values are extremely small due to large scale differences, limiting practical use
The link unit is based on historical and regional surveying definitions that require contextual interpretation
Not suitable for precise modern engineering uses without careful consideration of unit definitions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a link (US survey)?: It is a historic length unit equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, approximately 0.66 US survey feet, used mainly in old US land surveying.
What does kiloparsec measure?: A kiloparsec is an astronomical unit equal to 1,000 parsecs, commonly used to express very large distances within and between galaxies.
Why convert from link to kiloparsec?: Conversions from the link to the kiloparsec are useful for theoretical or educational purposes where small terrestrial and vast astronomical scales need comparison.

Key Terminology

Link (US survey): A historic unit of length equal to 1/100 of a Gunter’s chain, used for land surveying in the United States.
Kiloparsec (kpc): An astronomical length unit equal to 1,000 parsecs, typically used to measure distances within and between galaxies.
Gunter’s chain: A historical measuring device used in land surveying equal to 66 US survey feet, subdivided into 100 links.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is a link (US survey) primarily used for?

Measuring galactic distances

Land surveying and cadastral records

Astronomical observations

How many parsecs are in one kiloparsec?

10 parsecs

1,000 parsecs

100 parsecs

Why are converted values from link to kiloparsec extremely small?

Because link is a very large unit

Because kiloparsec represents vast astronomical distances

Because both units measure the same scale

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