The Link (li) is an old English length unit used primarily in surveying, equal to about 0.201168 meters.

What does Aln measure?

Aln is a historic Scandinavian unit of length, often used for measuring cloth and distances, with length varying by country.

Why convert Link to Aln?

This conversion helps interpret historical land and textile measurements across English and Scandinavian records.

How to Convert from Link [li] to Aln?

Easily convert historical length measurements from Link (li) to Aln using this online unit converter. Ideal for land surveying, cadastral research, and textile measurements.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps you change measurements from the historic English unit of length called the Link (li) into the Scandinavian unit known as Aln, commonly used in old surveying, land records, and textile measurements.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the measurement value in Link (li) units.
Select the destination unit as Aln from the available options.
Click the convert button to get the equivalent length in Aln.
Use the conversion result for historical land or textile research.

Key Features

Converts Link (li), a historic English surveying unit, to Aln, a Scandinavian length unit.
Ideal for interpreting old land surveys, cadastral maps, and textile documents.
Browser-based and easy to use without installation.
Supports analysis of historical documents involving regional measurement systems.

Examples

10 Link (li) converts to approximately 3.3879 Aln.
25 Link (li) converts to approximately 8.4698 Aln.

Common Use Cases

Translating historical English land survey measurements using Gunter's chain into Scandinavian units.
Analyzing old cadastral and property boundary records involving different regional length units.
Measuring cloth and textiles in historical Scandinavian trading documents.
Restoring architectural dimensions recorded in old Nordic building plans.

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify the specific regional length definition of Aln relevant to your research period.
Use the tool for historical or archival measurements rather than contemporary surveying.
Cross-check conversions in case of important property or legal document analysis.
Consider the historical context and intended use of the measurements for better accuracy.

Limitations

Aln varied in length between regions and periods, which may affect conversion accuracy.
Link (li) is a fixed historic unit not used in modern measurements.
Rounding in conversion rates may cause precision loss for very small or large values.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Link (li)?: The Link (li) is an old English length unit used primarily in surveying, equal to about 0.201168 meters.
What does Aln measure?: Aln is a historic Scandinavian unit of length, often used for measuring cloth and distances, with length varying by country.
Why convert Link to Aln?: This conversion helps interpret historical land and textile measurements across English and Scandinavian records.

Key Terminology

Link (li): A historic English unit of length used in surveying, equal to 1/100th of Gunter’s chain, approximately 0.201168 meters.
Aln: A historic Scandinavian unit of length used for measuring cloth and distances, with length varying by country and time period.
Gunter’s chain: A surveying measuring device historically used in England; one Link is a fraction of this chain.

Quick Knowledge Check

What historic English unit is converted in this tool?

Ell

Link (li)

Furlong

Which region traditionally used the Aln unit?

Scandinavia

England

France

What is a common use for converting Link to Aln?

Measuring modern cloth

Interpreting old land surveys

Contemporary building plans

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