What is a link (US survey)?

It is a historic unit of length equal to 0.66 US survey feet or approximately 0.201168 meters, mainly used in US land surveying.

When should I use megameters?

Megameters are used to express very large distances, such as planetary sizes, or regional scales where kilometers might be inconvenient.

Can I use this converter for modern surveying?

This tool is ideal for converting legacy land measurement data to modern SI units but may not suit current surveying practices using standard metric units.

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

Easily convert lengths from the historical US survey link unit to the large-scale megameter unit for applications in land surveying, geodesy, and planetary measurements.

Link (US survey) [li]

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Link (US survey) [li] to Megameter [Mm] Conversion Table

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Link (US survey) [li] to Megameter [Mm] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter enables you to translate measurements from the link (US survey), a small historic length unit used in American land surveying, into megameters, which are used for very large distances in scientific and engineering fields.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in link (US survey) units you wish to convert
Select 'link (US survey) [li]' as the input unit
Choose 'megameter [Mm]' as the output unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent measurement in megameters

Key Features

Converts link (US survey) to megameter precisely using established conversion rates
Supports legacy land survey and cadastral data applications
Facilitates usage in planetary science and large-scale planning contexts
Browser-based and easy to use with no installation needed

Examples

Convert 10 links (US survey) to megameters resulting in 2.011684023368e-6 Mm
Convert 1000 links (US survey) to megameters resulting in 0.0002011684 Mm

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances recorded in historic US land surveys and plats
Reconciling old cadastral boundaries with modern mapping systems
Engineering projects needing to relate legacy measurements to SI units
Scientific work involving planetary-scale distance measurements
Regional geodesy and planning infrastructure on a large scale

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the context of your measurement to ensure link (US survey) is the correct unit
Use this tool for translating small historic lengths into large-scale metric units
Be aware of differences between US survey feet and international feet when interpreting values
Confirm output units fit the scale needed, as megameter suits very large distances

Limitations

The link (US survey) is an outdated and small unit not widely used today, potentially leading to interpretation challenges
Megameters represent very large distances and may not be practical for precise small-scale measurements
Minor measurement discrepancies can arise from differences between US survey and international feet definitions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a link (US survey)?: It is a historic unit of length equal to 0.66 US survey feet or approximately 0.201168 meters, mainly used in US land surveying.
When should I use megameters?: Megameters are used to express very large distances, such as planetary sizes, or regional scales where kilometers might be inconvenient.
Can I use this converter for modern surveying?: This tool is ideal for converting legacy land measurement data to modern SI units but may not suit current surveying practices using standard metric units.

Key Terminology

Link (US survey): A historic unit of length used in US land surveying, equal to 0.66 US survey feet or about 0.201168 meters.
Megameter (Mm): An SI derived unit of length equal to one million meters, used to express very large terrestrial and planetary distances.
Cadastral mapping: The process of creating maps and records that show land ownership and boundaries, often requiring legacy unit conversions.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one link (US survey) measure approximately in meters?

0.66 meters

0.201168 meters

1 meter

Which unit is best for expressing planetary-scale distances?

Link (US survey)

Megameter

Meter

Why might converting link (US survey) to megameter be challenging?

Because megameter is for very large distances

Because link is an SI unit

Because both units measure weight

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