What is a Link (US survey)?

A Link (US survey) is a historical unit of length equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, approximately 0.201168 meters, used in American land surveying.

What does the Russian archin measure?

The Russian archin is an obsolete Russian length unit equal to about 0.7112 meters, formerly used for everyday measures in trade and crafts.

Why convert from Link (US survey) to Russian archin?

Converting between these units helps interpret and compare legacy land survey data and historical measurements from US and Russian sources.

How to Convert from Link (US survey) [li] to Russian archin?

Convert length measurements from Link (US survey) [li] to Russian archin using a precise conversion factor. Understand the historical context and applications of these obsolete units for accurate interpretation of legacy data.

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Link (US survey) [li] to Russian archin Conversion Table

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Link (US survey) [li] to Russian archin Conversion Table
Link (US survey) [li]	Russian archin

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What Is This Tool?

This online converter transforms lengths measured in Link (US survey) units into Russian archins, allowing users to interpret and convert historical measurements from American land surveys to an old Russian length unit. It supports work in historical research, cadastral mapping, and restoration projects.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in Link (US survey) units you wish to convert.
Select 'Link (US survey) [li]' as the input unit and 'Russian archin' as the output unit.
Submit the value to receive its equivalent measurement in Russian archins.

Key Features

Converts lengths from Link (US survey) to Russian archin using an established conversion rate.
Supports understanding and working with obsolete measurement units from US and Russian historical contexts.
Ideal for interpreting old land survey plats, cadastral records, and vintage trade measurements.

Examples

5 Links (US survey) [li] equals 1.414288543 Russian archin.
10 Links (US survey) [li] equals 2.828577086 Russian archin.

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances recorded in historic US land survey plats and deeds.
Converting Russian archin measurements for restoration of historic buildings and artifacts.
Reconciling legacy measurement data in civil engineering or cadastral mapping projects.

Tips & Best Practices

Use this converter when working with historical or archival measurement data to ensure consistency.
Verify measurement units in source documents before conversion to avoid errors due to obsolete units.
Consider the historical context and limitations of each unit when interpreting conversion results.

Limitations

Both Link (US survey) and Russian archin are obsolete units rarely used today.
Conversion accuracy can be affected by rounding errors from historical data or constants.
This tool is mainly relevant for specialized historical, archival, or restoration purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Link (US survey)?: A Link (US survey) is a historical unit of length equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, approximately 0.201168 meters, used in American land surveying.
What does the Russian archin measure?: The Russian archin is an obsolete Russian length unit equal to about 0.7112 meters, formerly used for everyday measures in trade and crafts.
Why convert from Link (US survey) to Russian archin?: Converting between these units helps interpret and compare legacy land survey data and historical measurements from US and Russian sources.

Key Terminology

Link (US survey): A historical US unit of length equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, about 0.201168 meters, used in land surveying.
Russian archin: An obsolete Russian length unit equal to 16 vershoks or about 0.7112 meters, used before metrication in trade and crafts.
Gunter's chain: A measuring device 66 US survey feet long, subdivided into 100 links, historically used in land surveying.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the Link (US survey) primarily used for?

Modern construction planning

Historical land surveying and cadastral records

Measuring textiles in Russia

How many Russian archins equal one Link (US survey)?

Approximately 1.7

Approximately 0.28

Exactly 0.5

In which context is the Russian archin historically significant?

Modern engineering

Pre-metric Russian commerce and tailoring

US land surveying

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