What is a link (li) unit?

A link is a historic English surveying unit equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain, commonly used in 18th–19th century land measurements.

How many centiinches are in one link?

One link is equal to 792 centiinches.

Where is the centiinch unit commonly used?

Centiinch is used primarily for moderate-precision dimensions in manufacturing, print layouts, and engineering documentation as an informal subdivision of an inch.

How to Convert from Link [li] to Centiinch [cin]

Easily convert historic length measurements from link (li) to centiinch (cin) with this simple unit converter designed for surveying, manufacturing, and more.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool helps convert lengths from the historic surveying unit link (li) to the nonstandard centiinch (cin), a fine subdivision of an inch. It assists users in translating old land measurement units into manageable dimensions for modern applications.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value you wish to convert from link (li).
Select 'link [li]' as the source unit and 'centiinch [cin]' as the target unit.
Click the convert button to see the length in centiinches.
Use the output for historical survey interpretation or moderate-precision measurement needs.

Key Features

Converts from link (li), a historic English surveying unit, to centiinch (cin), a hundredth of an inch.
Supports length measurements useful for land surveying, manufacturing, and graphic layouts.
Browser-based and easy to use with straightforward input and conversion.
Delivers results based on a fixed conversion rate: 1 li equals 792 cin.

Examples

1 link (li) converts to 792 centiinches (cin).
2 links (li) convert to 1584 centiinches (cin).

Common Use Cases

Reconstructing land boundaries from 18th–19th century survey records.
Translating historic cadastral measurements into modern units for documentation.
Specifying precise dimensions and tolerances in machining or manufacturing using hundredths of an inch.
Applying detailed measurement scales in print and graphic layout work.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify historic values before converting due to the link being an old measurement unit.
Use centiinch outputs for applications requiring moderate precision rather than scientific accuracy.
Combine conversion results with contextual research when working with cadastral or land survey data.
Avoid using centiinch for high-precision scientific calculations due to its informal status.

Limitations

Link (li) is an old unit rarely used in modern measurement practice.
Centiinch (cin) is a nonstandard unit and not internationally adopted for precise measurements.
Both units are best suited for informal or moderate-precision contexts rather than rigorous scientific use.
Precision may be constrained by the historic and informal nature of the units involved.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a link (li) unit?: A link is a historic English surveying unit equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain, commonly used in 18th–19th century land measurements.
How many centiinches are in one link?: One link is equal to 792 centiinches.
Where is the centiinch unit commonly used?: Centiinch is used primarily for moderate-precision dimensions in manufacturing, print layouts, and engineering documentation as an informal subdivision of an inch.

Key Terminology

Link [li]: A historic English unit of length used in surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain, or 0.66 feet.
Centiinch [cin]: A nonstandard length unit that equals one hundredth of an inch (0.01 in), used for moderate-precision measurements.
Gunter's chain: A measuring device historically used in land surveying, consisting of 100 links.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit is the link (li) historically associated with?

Surveying

Land measurement

Graphic design

What does one centiinch (cin) represent?

One thousandth of an inch

One hundredth of an inch

One tenth of an inch

What is the fixed conversion factor from link to centiinch?

100

792

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