What is a Link (US survey)?

A Link (US survey) is an old unit of length equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain, or 0.66 US survey feet, typically used in historic US land surveys.

What length does a Rod represent?

A Rod is a traditional English unit of length equal to 16.5 feet or exactly 5.0292 meters, once commonly used in land measurement.

Why convert Link to Rod?

Converting Link to Rod facilitates interpreting and reconciling legacy land survey measurements involving US and British systems for mapping or restoration.

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

Learn how to easily convert length measurements from Link (US survey) to Rod using this unit converter, ideal for interpreting historical land survey data and cadastral records.

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Link (US survey) [li] to Rod [rd] Conversion Table

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Link (US survey) [li] to Rod [rd] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This tool allows you to convert length units from Link (US survey) to Rod, two traditional units used in historical land surveying and cadastral measurements. It helps users reconcile legacy survey data with modern or other traditional units for mapping, engineering, and restoration projects.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in Link (US survey) units.
Select Link (US survey) as the input unit and Rod as the output unit.
Click convert to get the corresponding length in Rod units.

Key Features

Converts Link (US survey) to Rod using the defined conversion rate.
Supports interpretation of historic land survey and cadastral records.
Browser-based and easy to use for civil engineering and heritage projects.

Examples

10 Links (US survey) equals 0.4000008 Rod.
50 Links (US survey) equals 2.000004 Rod.

Common Use Cases

Interpreting or converting distances recorded in historic US land survey plats and deeds.
Reconciling legacy land survey measurements for accurate cadastral mapping and boundary descriptions.
Assisting in civil engineering or land-transfer projects involving historic survey data.
Describing field and fence dimensions in older agricultural surveys.
Supporting heritage building or landscape restoration referencing legacy units.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the context of the original measurements to ensure appropriate unit usage.
Use the tool to assist in understanding legacy documents, not as a sole source for precise measurements.
Cross-check conversions when working with modern metric units for improved accuracy in projects.

Limitations

The Link (US survey) is a historical unit tied to older measurement standards; conversions may show minor discrepancies.
The Rod is an outdated unit largely replaced by metric measurements in modern surveying.
Accuracy depends on proper interpretation of legacy survey data and context.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Link (US survey)?: A Link (US survey) is an old unit of length equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain, or 0.66 US survey feet, typically used in historic US land surveys.
What length does a Rod represent?: A Rod is a traditional English unit of length equal to 16.5 feet or exactly 5.0292 meters, once commonly used in land measurement.
Why convert Link to Rod?: Converting Link to Rod facilitates interpreting and reconciling legacy land survey measurements involving US and British systems for mapping or restoration.

Key Terminology

Link (US survey): A historic length unit equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain or approximately 0.66 US survey feet, used in US land surveying.
Rod: A traditional English length unit equal to 16.5 feet or 5.0292 meters, used historically in surveying and land measurement.
Gunter's chain: A measurement tool of 66 US survey feet, divided into 100 Links, historically used in land surveys.

Quick Knowledge Check

What unit is smaller in length?

Rod

Link (US survey)

They are equal

Which is true about the Rod unit?

It equals 0.66 feet

It equals 16.5 feet

It equals 1 meter

Why is converting Link to Rod useful?

For modern metric calculations only

To interpret historic surveying records

To measure modern building heights

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