What is a link in US survey units?

A link (US survey) is a historical unit of length equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, approximately 0.66 US survey feet.

How many rods equal one link (US survey)?

One link (US survey) equals 0.04 rods (US survey).

Where are these units typically used?

They are used mainly in land surveying, cadastral mapping, and interpreting historical US land survey records.

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

Learn how to convert length measurements from link (US survey) to rod (US survey). Understand the usage, conversions, and applications in land surveying and cadastral records.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows users to transform measurements from the link (US survey), a smaller historical unit of length, into the rod (US survey), a larger traditional surveying unit. It supports interpreting and analyzing legacy land survey data used in the United States.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the measurement value in links (US survey) you want to convert.
Select link (US survey) as the input unit and rod (US survey) as the output unit.
Click the convert button to get the equivalent length in rods (US survey).
Use the results for surveying, mapping, or historical land record analysis.

Key Features

Converts link (US survey) units to rod (US survey) units based on a fixed conversion rate.
Supports measurements used in historic US land survey plats and cadastral maps.
Helps users reconcile old survey data with modern land measurement projects.
Provides clear examples for easy understanding of conversions.

Examples

10 links (US survey) converts to 0.4 rods (US survey).
50 links (US survey) converts to 2 rods (US survey).

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances recorded in historic US land survey plats and deeds.
Conducting cadastral mapping and boundary descriptions from legacy survey data.
Reconciling modern civil engineering measurements with older survey records.

Tips & Best Practices

Always confirm the unit system to ensure consistency when integrating with other measurements.
Use this tool primarily for interpreting historical data rather than modern surveying alone.
Double-check conversions when handling legal property descriptions or cadastral measurements.
Be aware that US survey foot units differ slightly from International feet.

Limitations

Both units are based on the US survey foot system, which differs from the International foot.
Units are largely historical and may not align with modern surveying without proper contextual understanding.
Conversions do not account for measurement system differences outside US survey units.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a link in US survey units?: A link (US survey) is a historical unit of length equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, approximately 0.66 US survey feet.
How many rods equal one link (US survey)?: One link (US survey) equals 0.04 rods (US survey).
Where are these units typically used?: They are used mainly in land surveying, cadastral mapping, and interpreting historical US land survey records.

Key Terminology

Link (US survey): A small US survey length unit equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain or 0.66 US survey feet.
Rod (US survey): A traditional US survey length unit equal to 16.5 US survey feet, also known as a pole or perch.
US survey foot: A measurement unit used in US land surveying slightly different from the International foot.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the relationship between a link and a rod in US survey units?

1 link = 4 rods

1 link = 0.04 rods

1 rod = 0.04 links

Which unit is larger in US survey measurements?

Link (US survey)

Rod (US survey)

They are equal

For what purpose is converting between link and rod useful?

Modern construction planning

Interpreting historic land survey data

Cooking measurements

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