What is a link (US survey)?

The link (US survey) is a historic length unit equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, used primarily in land surveying in the United States.

What is a typographic point?

A typographic point is a unit of length used in printing and digital typography to specify font sizes and page layouts.

Why convert from link (US survey) to points?

Conversion helps align historic land survey measurements with digital typography units for design and documentation purposes.

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

Convert length measurements from the historical US survey link unit to typographic points using an easy online converter. Ideal for interpreting old land survey data within digital typography and design.

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter transforms measurements from the link (US survey), a historic length unit used in land surveying, into typographic points. It helps bridge traditional land measurement data with modern design and typography units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in link (US survey) units you wish to convert
Select the target unit: point
Click convert to see the corresponding length in typographic points
Use the results for digital typography, layout, or historical data interpretation

Key Features

Converts link (US survey) units to typographic points accurately based on established rates
Useful for handling historical surveying data in modern digital layouts
Browser-based and easy to use without installation
Supports conversion aligned with both PostScript and traditional TeX point definitions

Examples

2 Links (US survey) equal 1140.4822809646 Points
0.5 Link (US survey) equals 285.12057024115 Points

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances recorded in old US land survey plats and deeds
Cadastral mapping and boundary descriptions involving legacy survey data
Reconciling measurements in civil engineering or land transfer projects with historic records
Representing historic land lengths within typographic or digital design layouts

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the nature of the point unit being used (PostScript or TeX) for precise layouts
Use the tool when working with historical surveying records to maintain measurement context
Be cautious when comparing or converting units due to differences in measurement scales
Use conversion results to facilitate digital representation of physical survey lengths

Limitations

Precision may be affected due to the different nature and scale of surveying units versus typographic points
Slight variations between PostScript and TeX point definitions can impact exact conversions
Link (US survey) is an obsolete unit mainly relevant for historic data interpretation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a link (US survey)?: The link (US survey) is a historic length unit equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, used primarily in land surveying in the United States.
What is a typographic point?: A typographic point is a unit of length used in printing and digital typography to specify font sizes and page layouts.
Why convert from link (US survey) to points?: Conversion helps align historic land survey measurements with digital typography units for design and documentation purposes.

Key Terminology

Link (US survey): A historic unit of length equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain primarily used in US land surveying.
Point: A typographic unit of length used to specify font size and layout, typically defined as 1/72 inch.
Gunter's chain: A measurement device equal to 66 US survey feet, historically used in land surveys.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 link (US survey) equal in points?

570.2411404823 Points

66 Points

7.92 Points

What is a common use for typographic points?

Measuring land boundaries

Specifying font size and page layout

Surveying distances on plats

Why are conversions between link (US survey) and point limited?

Because link is metric while point is imperial

Due to different scales and units of measurement

Because both units measure time

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