What is a link (US survey)?

The US survey link is a historic unit equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, approximately 0.66 US survey feet, used in land surveys and historic records in the US.

How long is a Roman mile?

A Roman mile is an ancient unit measuring about 1,480 meters or roughly 0.92 modern statute miles, based on 1,000 double steps and 5,000 Roman feet.

Can I use this converter for precise engineering calculations?

This converter provides approximate values suitable for historical and survey interpretation but is not designed for applications needing exact precision.

How to Convert from Link (US survey) [li] to Mile (Roman)?

Learn how to convert lengths from the US survey link unit to the ancient Roman mile using our easy-to-use online unit converter. Understand key features, use cases, and tips for accurate conversions between these historical measurement units.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool helps you convert measurements from the US survey link, a historic length unit used in land surveying in the United States, to the Roman mile, an ancient Roman unit for measuring distances on roads and in military surveying. It supports interpreting and comparing legacy land records and historical measurements.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in links (US survey) you want to convert
Select 'link (US survey) [li]' as the input unit
Choose 'mile (Roman)' as the output unit
Click the convert button to view the equivalent length in Roman miles

Key Features

Converts link (US survey) units to Roman mile values based on established conversion rates
Supports historical and archaeological measurement comparisons
Browser-based and simple to use without requiring installation
Provides example conversions for clarity
Facilitates multidisciplinary studies involving surveying, archaeology, and historical research

Examples

100 links (US survey) [li] equals 0.01359426 mile (Roman)
500 links (US survey) [li] equals 0.0679713 mile (Roman)

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances from historical US land survey plats and deeds
Converting Roman itinerary and inscription distances to modern units
Archaeological surveys and reconstruction of Roman roads and landmarks
Reconciling modern land-transfer measurements with older survey records
Supporting classical studies analyzing ancient measurement systems

Tips & Best Practices

Verify input units carefully to ensure correct conversion direction
Use the converter for approximate results, considering historic measurement variations
Cross-reference with historical records when dealing with critical legal or archaeological data
Be mindful that foot definitions differ between survey systems and eras
Apply conversions in appropriate contexts such as historical research and land record interpretation

Limitations

The US survey link is based on a foot definition different from modern feet, causing slight discrepancies
Roman mile length estimates vary historically, so conversions are approximate
Differences in historic surveying standards can introduce measurement inconsistencies
This tool is not intended for applications demanding high precision
Use caution when applying conversions for legal or engineering purposes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a link (US survey)?: The US survey link is a historic unit equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, approximately 0.66 US survey feet, used in land surveys and historic records in the US.
How long is a Roman mile?: A Roman mile is an ancient unit measuring about 1,480 meters or roughly 0.92 modern statute miles, based on 1,000 double steps and 5,000 Roman feet.
Can I use this converter for precise engineering calculations?: This converter provides approximate values suitable for historical and survey interpretation but is not designed for applications needing exact precision.

Key Terminology

Link (US survey): A unit of length equal to 1/100 Gunter's chain, about 0.66 US survey feet, used historically in US land surveying.
Mile (Roman): An ancient Roman measure of length equal to 1,000 double steps or approximately 1,480 meters, used for road and military distances.
Gunter's chain: A historic measurement chain of 66 US survey feet used in land surveying, where one link is 1/100 of this chain.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the US survey link primarily used for?

Measuring astronomical distances

Land surveying and cadastral records in the United States

Navigation on Roman roads

The Roman mile is approximately equal to how many modern meters?

1000 meters

1480 meters

201 meters

Why should conversions between link (US survey) and Roman mile be used cautiously?

Because the units are identical

Because different historical standards cause approximation

Because these units are used only in modern engineering

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