What is a link (US survey) unit?

It is a historical length unit equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, roughly 0.66 US survey feet or about 0.201168 meters, mainly used in US land surveying.

How many miles are in one link (US survey)?

One link (US survey) converts to approximately 0.0001250003 miles (international mile).

Why convert links to miles?

Converting helps translate old land survey measurements into standard larger units for modern mapping, civil engineering, and property documentation.

How to Convert from Link (US survey) [li] to Mile [mi, mi(Int)]?

Learn how to convert length measurements from the historical US survey link (li) unit to the international mile (mi) unit using our straightforward unit converter. Understand relevant applications and conversion details for land surveying and mapping.

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Link (US survey) [li] to Mile [mi, mi(Int)] Conversion Table

Link (US survey) [li]	Mile [mi, mi(Int)]

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Link (US survey) [li] to Mile [mi, mi(Int)] Conversion Table
Link (US survey) [li]	Mile [mi, mi(Int)]

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows users to transform length values measured in the US survey link, a historic subdivision used mainly in land surveys, into miles defined internationally. It simplifies the process of interpreting and integrating old survey data with modern imperial unit measurements.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value measured in link (US survey) units
Select the from unit as link (US survey) [li]
Choose the to unit as mile [mi, mi(Int)]
Click the convert button to see the equivalent value in miles
Use results for land surveying, mapping, or civil engineering projects

Key Features

Converts from the US survey link unit to the international mile unit
Supports historic and modern land measurement applications
Browser-based and easy to use with straightforward input fields
Helpful for reconciling legacy cadastral data with current mapping standards
Includes conversion examples for clarity

Examples

100 links (US survey) convert to approximately 0.01250003 miles
8000 links (US survey) are equivalent to about 1.0000024 miles

Common Use Cases

Interpreting historical land survey plats and property deeds
Cadastral mapping and defining property boundaries
Civil engineering projects involving older survey measurements
Reconciliation of legacy data with modern mapping or land-transfer documentation
Measuring land distances in jurisdictions using imperial units

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure you select the correct units before converting
Use this tool to integrate legacy survey data with current standards
Be aware of historical unit context when converting and analyzing results
Double-check conversion results for professional and legal applications
Consider limitations of old records that might affect precision

Limitations

The link (US survey) unit is historical and not widely used today
Minor discrepancies exist between US survey and international units
Older survey data may have precision constraints affecting accuracy

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, roughly 0.66 US survey feet or about 0.201168 meters, mainly used in US land surveying.
How many miles are in one link (US survey)?: One link (US survey) converts to approximately 0.0001250003 miles (international mile).
Why convert links to miles?: Converting helps translate old land survey measurements into standard larger units for modern mapping, civil engineering, and property documentation.

Key Terminology

Link (US survey): A historic unit of length equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain or approximately 0.201168 meters, used mainly for land surveying in the United States.
Mile (international): An English length unit defined exactly as 1,609.344 meters used internationally for measuring land distances.
Gunter's chain: A historic measuring device consisting of 66 US survey feet, divided into 100 links.

Quick Knowledge Check

What length does one US survey link represent?

Exactly one meter

One hundredth of a Gunter's chain

One mile

The international mile is defined as how many metres?

1,609.344 metres

2,000 metres

1,000 metres

Which is a common use case for converting link to mile?

Daily running distance tracking

Interpreting historical land survey data

Measuring weight in civil engineering

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