What is a link (US survey) unit?

It is a historical length unit equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, approximately 0.201168 meters, mainly used in US land surveying.

Why convert link (US survey) to micrometers?

To interpret old land measurement data in precise modern SI units useful for scientific and engineering analysis.

Are there limitations converting these units?

Yes, the link varies regionally and over time, and micrometer precision may not be necessary for all land survey applications.

How to Convert from Link (US survey) [li] to Micrometer [µm]

Learn how to convert length measurements from the historical US survey link unit to the modern micrometer unit with this easy-to-use converter tool.

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Link (US survey) [li] to Micrometer [µm] Conversion Table

Link (US survey) [li]	Micrometer [µm]

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

This converter allows you to translate lengths measured in link (US survey) units into micrometers, bridging historical land survey measurements with precise modern SI units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in link (US survey) units.
Select 'link (US survey) [li]' as the input unit.
Choose 'micrometer [µm]' as the target unit.
Click convert to view the equivalent length in micrometers.

Key Features

Converts US survey link lengths to micrometer units accurately.
Supports interpretation of historic cadastral and land survey data.
Browser-based and easy to use for various professional fields.
Ideal for scientific and engineering applications requiring microscale dimensions.

Examples

2 Link (US survey) [li] converts to 402336.8046736 micrometers [µm].
0.5 Link (US survey) [li] equals 100584.2011684 micrometers [µm].

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances from historic US land survey plats and documents.
Cadastral mapping and boundary clarification in legacy survey projects.
Civil engineering projects requiring alignment between old and current measurement units.
Translating survey lengths into precise dimensions for scientific analysis at the microscale.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure the source link measurements correspond to the US survey standard before conversion.
Use the conversion for detailed scientific or engineering work where microscale precision is needed.
Cross-check legacy data contexts for slight regional or temporal variations in the link definition.

Limitations

The US survey link is a historical, regional measure that may vary slightly depending on location and time period.
Micrometer scale precision may exceed practical needs for typical land survey measurements.
Exact conversions can rely on the specific context of the original survey data.

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, approximately 0.201168 meters, mainly used in US land surveying.
Why convert link (US survey) to micrometers?: To interpret old land measurement data in precise modern SI units useful for scientific and engineering analysis.
Are there limitations converting these units?: Yes, the link varies regionally and over time, and micrometer precision may not be necessary for all land survey applications.

Key Terminology

Link (US survey): A historical length unit equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, approximately 0.201168 meters, used in US land surveys.
Micrometer (µm): An SI unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter, used to measure dimensions at the microscale.
Gunter's chain: A historic measuring device equaling 66 US survey feet, subdivided into 100 links.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the approximate length of one link (US survey)?

0.201 meters

1 micrometer

66 feet

What does one micrometer equal?

One millionth of a meter

One hundred links

One meter

Why might you convert from link (US survey) to micrometer?

To apply historic land data in modern precise measurements

To measure large distances quickly

To measure temperature changes

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