What Is This Tool?
This unit converter helps transform lengths measured in link (US survey), a historical surveying unit, into yards, a common unit in imperial and US customary systems. It is especially useful for interpreting legacy land survey data and applying it to modern measurement contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Input the length value in link (US survey) units
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Select link (US survey) as the starting unit
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Choose yard as the target unit to convert into
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Click convert to see the equivalent measurement in yards
Key Features
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Converts link (US survey) values into yards with ease
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Supports length measurement units relevant in surveying and construction
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Browser-based tool requiring no downloads or installations
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Ideal for handling historic cadastral data alongside modern units
Examples
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5 Links (US survey) equals 1.1 yards
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10 Links (US survey) equals 2.2 yards
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting distances from historic US land survey plats and deeds
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Reconciling cadastral boundaries in civil engineering projects
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Converting legacy survey measurements for modern construction and landscaping
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Measuring fabric and materials where yard units are standard
Tips & Best Practices
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Double-check legacy data accuracy when converting historical links
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Verify unit definitions especially if precision is critical
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Use the converted yard values for practical applications such as building or landscaping
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Be aware of slight variations between US survey and international measurement standards
Limitations
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Link (US survey) is a historic unit and may not be commonly recognized today
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Minor differences exist between US survey and international feet or yards affecting precision
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Direct use of links without conversion can cause confusion or inaccuracies in modern contexts
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a link (US survey)?
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It is a historical length unit used in US land surveying equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain or about 0.66 US survey feet.
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Why convert link (US survey) to yard?
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To interpret and apply old surveying measurements in more commonly used units for practical uses like construction or landscaping.
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Are there accuracy concerns converting links to yards?
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Yes, since the link is a legacy unit with slight differences in standards, it is important to confirm accuracy for precision tasks.
Key Terminology
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Link (US survey)
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A historical length unit equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, used in US land surveying.
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Yard
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A unit of length equal to 3 feet or exactly 0.9144 meters, commonly used in imperial and US customary systems.
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Gunter's chain
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A surveying measurement unit equal to 66 US survey feet, subdivided into 100 links.