What is a link (US survey)?

A link (US survey) is a historical land survey unit equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, approximately 0.201168 meters, used in US cadastral records.

What does span (cloth) mean?

Span (cloth) is a traditional length unit based on the distance between the thumb and little finger of an outstretched hand, roughly 9 inches or 22.9 cm, used in textile contexts.

Why convert link (US survey) to span (cloth)?

Converting helps understand historic land measurements in terms more familiar to textile or crafting contexts, useful in fields like tailoring, textile history, or reconciling legacy survey data.

How to Convert from Link (US survey) [li] to Span (cloth)?

Convert historical land survey measurements from link (US survey) to span (cloth), a traditional textile length unit. Understand uses, steps, and examples for accurate translation between these units.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool enables users to convert lengths measured in link (US survey), a unit used historically in American land surveying, into span (cloth), a traditional unit based on hand measurement and textile width.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value measured in link (US survey)
Select link (US survey) as the input unit and span (cloth) as the output unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent span (cloth) measurement
Use the provided examples to verify your conversions

Key Features

Converts historical surveying lengths to textile-related units
Uses a precise conversion rate linking link (US survey) and span (cloth)
Suitable for interpreting legacy survey data and textile measurements
Provides example calculations for better understanding
Browser-based and easy to use without installation

Examples

5 link (US survey) equals approximately 4.4 span (cloth)
10 link (US survey) equals approximately 8.8 span (cloth)

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances from historical US land survey plats and deeds
Converting legacy land measurements for civil engineering projects
Describing narrow fabric widths or trims in historical textile records
Informal measurements in tailoring or handcrafts for small fabric pieces

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the context of your measurement before converting, especially with historical data
Recognize that span (cloth) is an informal unit and may vary by hand size
Use this conversion primarily for legacy, historical, or craft-related projects
Cross-reference with other measurement units if precision is critical

Limitations

Link (US survey) is a precise surveying unit, whereas span (cloth) varies by individual hand size
Span (cloth) is non-standardized and can slightly differ depending on cultural or personal factors
These units are mainly relevant for historical or niche applications, not modern standard measurements

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a link (US survey)?: A link (US survey) is a historical land survey unit equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, approximately 0.201168 meters, used in US cadastral records.
What does span (cloth) mean?: Span (cloth) is a traditional length unit based on the distance between the thumb and little finger of an outstretched hand, roughly 9 inches or 22.9 cm, used in textile contexts.
Why convert link (US survey) to span (cloth)?: Converting helps understand historic land measurements in terms more familiar to textile or crafting contexts, useful in fields like tailoring, textile history, or reconciling legacy survey data.

Key Terminology

Link (US survey): A historical land surveying unit equivalent to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, used in the United States for cadastral records.
Span (cloth): A traditional, informal length unit based on the spread of an outstretched hand, used historically in textile measurements.
Gunter's chain: A length of 66 US survey feet historically used in land surveying, where 1 link is 1/100 of this chain.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the approximate conversion factor from 1 link (US survey) to span (cloth)?

0.66

0.88

1.1

What does the span (cloth) unit represent?

Length of a survey chain

Distance between thumb and little finger

Width of a Gunter's chain

In which field is link (US survey) mainly used?

Textile trade

Land surveying

Tailoring measurements

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