What is a link (US survey)?

A link is a historic US survey unit equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, approximately 0.66 US survey feet or 0.201168 meters, used primarily in land surveying.

Why convert link (US survey) to mil?

Conversion allows the integration of traditional land survey measurements with modern precision needs in manufacturing and engineering that require very fine units like mils.

What is a mil (thou)?

A mil, also known as a thou, is one thousandth of an inch (0.001 in), commonly used to specify small thicknesses and clearances in industrial and mechanical applications.

How to Convert from Link (US survey) [li] to Mil [mil, thou]

Convert lengths from the historical US survey unit 'link' to the small mechanical and manufacturing unit 'mil' with this straightforward unit converter tool.

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Link (US survey) [li] to Mil [mil, thou] Conversion Table

Link (US survey) [li]	Mil [mil, thou]

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Link (US survey) [li] to Mil [mil, thou] Conversion Table
Link (US survey) [li]	Mil [mil, thou]

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms measurements from the historical US survey unit called 'link' into 'mil,' a unit commonly used in manufacturing and engineering for very small lengths. It helps integrate traditional land survey data with precise industrial and mechanical sizing requirements.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value you want to convert in link (US survey) units
Select 'link (US survey) [li]' as the input unit
Choose 'mil [mil, thou]' as the output unit
Click convert to get the equivalent measurement in mils

Key Features

Converts from link (US survey) to mil (thou) in a single step
Accurately handles conversion between land surveying and mechanical engineering units
Supports interpretations of legacy US survey measurements for modern precision needs
Browser-based and easy to use with no installation required

Examples

2 links (US survey) equals 15840.03168 mil
0.5 link (US survey) equals 3960.00792 mil

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances recorded in historical US land surveys and deeds
Reconciling legacy survey measurements in cadastral mapping and boundary descriptions
Converting traditional land surveying data for mechanical fabrication or manufacturing tolerances
Specifying extremely fine thicknesses and clearances in precision engineering and industrial coatings

Tips & Best Practices

Verify historical measurement contexts to ensure accurate interpretation
Use software tools to manage large numerical values resulting from this conversion
Cross-check conversions when integrating survey data with modern engineering requirements

Limitations

Link is a historic and rarely used unit that requires careful contextual understanding
Conversion results in very large numbers due to the scale difference, which can be difficult to handle manually
Practical precision may be affected by rounding or interpretation errors involving legacy survey datasets

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a link (US survey)?: A link is a historic US survey unit equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, approximately 0.66 US survey feet or 0.201168 meters, used primarily in land surveying.
Why convert link (US survey) to mil?: Conversion allows the integration of traditional land survey measurements with modern precision needs in manufacturing and engineering that require very fine units like mils.
What is a mil (thou)?: A mil, also known as a thou, is one thousandth of an inch (0.001 in), commonly used to specify small thicknesses and clearances in industrial and mechanical applications.

Key Terminology

Link (US survey): A historical unit of length used in US land surveying equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain or approximately 0.201168 meters.
Mil (thou): A unit of length equal to one thousandth of an inch, commonly used for specifying small tolerances in manufacturing and engineering.
Gunter’s chain: A surveying measurement tool equal to 66 US survey feet; one link is 1/100 of this length.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one link (US survey) approximately equal?

0.66 meters

0.66 US survey feet

66 inches

What is the mil unit primarily used for?

Land surveying

Specifying small thicknesses in manufacturing

Measuring long distances

Why might converting from link to mil result in large numbers?

Because link is larger and mil is a very small unit

Because mil measures very large distances

Because link is not a length unit

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