What Is This Tool?
This converter allows users to easily transform lengths measured in links (US survey) into miles (US survey), units commonly used in historical US land surveying, cadastral mapping, and engineering records.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the measurement value in links (US survey).
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Select 'link (US survey) [li]' as the input unit and 'mile (US survey) [mi]' as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in miles (US survey).
Key Features
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Converts between link (US survey) and mile (US survey) units accurately according to historical definitions.
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Supports land surveying, cadastral mapping, and civil engineering applications.
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Browser-based tool requiring no installation, enabling quick access and usage.
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Includes precise conversion formula based on legacy US survey measurements.
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Ideal for reconciling old survey data with modern measurements.
Examples
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10 Links (US survey) equals 0.00125 Miles (US survey).
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1000 Links (US survey) equals 0.125 Miles (US survey).
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting distances from historic US land surveying plats and deeds.
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Converting linear measurements in cadastral mapping and boundary descriptions.
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Reconciling legacy survey data for civil engineering and land-transfer projects.
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Managing State Plane Coordinate System datasets referencing historical units.
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Translating measurements on older maps and engineering documents.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify legacy data units before conversion to ensure accuracy.
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Use this tool to maintain consistency with historical cadastral and geodetic records.
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Cross-check converted measurements against modern units when integrating data systems.
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Understand the context of US survey units to avoid confusion with international standards.
Limitations
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US survey units differ slightly from international units, so direct integration may require additional adjustment.
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These units are historical, so some modern applications may demand conversion to current standard units.
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Accuracy depends on recognizing the specific US survey definitions used in original measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the conversion rate from link (US survey) to mile (US survey)?
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One link (US survey) equals 0.000125 mile (US survey).
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Where are these units commonly used?
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They are primarily used in land surveying, cadastral mapping, and legal property descriptions in the United States.
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Can I use this converter for international length units?
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No, this tool is designed for US survey units, which differ slightly from international standards.
Key Terminology
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Link (US survey)
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A historical unit of length equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, approximately 0.201168 meters, used in land surveying in the United States.
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Mile (US survey)
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A unit of length exactly 5,280 US survey feet, used in surveying and mapping to maintain consistency with historical US cadastral data.
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Cadastral Mapping
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The process of creating maps that describe land ownership boundaries, often relying on legacy surveying units.