What Is This Tool?
This tool converts lengths from the link (US survey), a small historic land surveying unit, to the league (statute), a larger historic unit used for overland and coastal distances. It helps translate between these legacy units, aiding in the interpretation of old land records and maps.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value in link (US survey) units
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Select the target unit as league (statute)
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Click convert to view the equivalent length in leagues
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Apply the results to historical land data or document analysis as needed
Key Features
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Converts link (US survey) to league (statute) using the precise historical ratio
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Supports understanding of legacy US and British measurement systems
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Browser-based and easy to use without complex inputs
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Provides clear results for historical research and land surveying tasks
Examples
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100 links (US survey) convert to approximately 0.00416667 leagues (statute)
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1,000 links (US survey) convert to approximately 0.0416667 leagues (statute)
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting historic US land survey plats and deeds
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Converting distance references in old British maps and legal documents
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Analyzing 19th-century travel logs recording distances in leagues
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Reconciling legacy survey results with modern measurements in land-transfer work
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this converter mainly for historical or research purposes since these units are now obsolete
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Be cautious of unit differences like US survey feet vs. international feet impacting conversions
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Double-check conversions when working with very small values to minimize rounding discrepancies
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Apply conversions thoughtfully in historical contexts to preserve accuracy in land and distance interpretation
Limitations
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Both units are outdated and rarely used in current surveying or navigation
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Conversion precision may be affected by the difference in foot definitions
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Small values can accumulate rounding errors impacting exactness in practical applications
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a link (US survey)?
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A link (US survey) is a historic unit of length equal to one hundredth of a Gunter's chain, or 0.66 US survey feet, used primarily in US land surveying.
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How many statute miles are in one league (statute)?
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One statute league equals three statute miles, or roughly 4.828 kilometers.
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Is this conversion tool suitable for modern engineering projects?
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This tool is mainly for interpreting historical data, as both units are obsolete and not typically used in modern engineering or navigation.
Key Terminology
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Link (US survey)
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A small historic unit of length equal to 0.66 US survey feet, used in legacy US land surveying.
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League (statute)
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A historic unit of length equal to three statute miles, formerly used for measuring distances over land and sea.
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Gunter's chain
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A historic measuring device equal to 66 US survey feet, used to define one hundred links.