What is the link [li] unit used for?

The link is a historic English unit of length used mainly in 18th–19th century land surveying and cadastral records.

How does the ell unit vary regionally?

The ell’s value differs depending on the region; for example, the English ell is about 45 inches, while the Scottish ell is about 37 inches.

Why convert between link and ell units?

Converting allows comparison of historical land survey measurements with textile or tailoring lengths found in old documents.

How to Convert from Link [li] to Ell?

Easily convert length measurements from the historic link [li] unit to the ell using this online converter. Understand the context and applications for these traditional units used in land surveying and textile measurements.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool allows you to convert length values from the link (li), a historic surveying measure, to the ell, a traditional unit used in cloth measurement. It's designed to assist with interpreting historical records involving land and textile measurements.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value measured in links [li].
Select link [li] as the starting unit and ell as the target unit.
Click convert to get the equivalent length in ells.
Use the result to interpret historical documents or measurements involving these units.

Key Features

Converts between link [li] and ell units of length accurately based on historic definitions.
Supports researchers and professionals working with old land survey and textile data.
Web-based and user-friendly interface for quick unit conversions.
Provides clear explanations of each unit's historical context.
Includes example conversions to illustrate usage.

Examples

5 links [li] equals 0.88 ells.
10 links [li] equals 1.76 ells.

Common Use Cases

Surveyors analyzing 18th and 19th century land measurements recorded with Gunter's chain.
Historians reconstructing old cadastral maps or land boundary descriptions.
Museum professionals converting garment or textile lengths for preservation and study.
Researchers interpreting historical commercial or legal documents mentioning these units.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the regional context of the ell unit before relying on conversion results.
Use this tool primarily for historical and research purposes given the units' obsolescence.
Cross-reference multiple records when interpreting measurements to account for unit variations.
Understand the historical relevance of each unit to improve document analysis accuracy.

Limitations

The ell’s length varies by region, which can affect conversion accuracy.
Both link and ell are mostly obsolete and not used in modern measurements.
Precision may vary due to differing historical standards and document inconsistencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the link [li] unit used for?: The link is a historic English unit of length used mainly in 18th–19th century land surveying and cadastral records.
How does the ell unit vary regionally?: The ell’s value differs depending on the region; for example, the English ell is about 45 inches, while the Scottish ell is about 37 inches.
Why convert between link and ell units?: Converting allows comparison of historical land survey measurements with textile or tailoring lengths found in old documents.

Key Terminology

Link [li]: A historic English unit of length used in surveying, defined as 1/100 of Gunter's chain, approximately 0.201168 meters.
Ell: A traditional measure of length originally based on arm length or cloth measurement, with values varying by region, used mainly before metrication.
Gunter's Chain: A historic measuring device consisting of 100 links, used in land surveying.

Quick Knowledge Check

What was the primary historic use of the link [li] unit?

Measuring cloth and textiles

Land surveying with Gunter's chain

Tailoring garments

Which unit was commonly used in textile measurement?

Link [li]

Ell

Gunter's chain

Why might conversion between link and ell be challenging?

They are measured in different countries

Ell values vary regionally

Link is based on metric system

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