What is a Link [li] used for historically?

A Link is a historic English unit of length primarily used in surveying, especially with Gunter's chain, during the 18th and 19th centuries.

How long is a Furlong [fur] in terms of metres?

A Furlong is exactly 201.168 metres long and was traditionally a measure of the length of a furrow in a ploughed field.

Why convert from Link to Furlong?

Conversion helps interpret historical land measurements and cadastral data by relating less common units like Link to more recognized measurements like Furlong.

How to Convert from Link [li] to Furlong [fur]

This tool allows users to easily convert measurements from the historic unit Link [li] to the traditional length unit Furlong [fur], supporting applications in historical land surveying and records interpretation.

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Link [li] to Furlong [fur] Conversion Table
Link [li]	Furlong [fur]

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What Is This Tool?

This converter enables the transformation of length values measured in Links (li), an old English surveying unit, to Furlongs (fur), a unit used historically in land measurement and horse racing contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in Links [li] into the input field.
Select 'Link [li]' as the starting unit if required.
Choose 'Furlong [fur]' as the target unit for conversion.
View the converted result automatically displayed in Furlongs.

Key Features

Converts length from Link [li] to Furlong [fur] using a precise conversion formula.
Supports understanding and interpretation of historical surveying and cadastral documents.
Browser-based and easy to use without requiring special software.
Helps relate measurements in old land records and racecourse data.

Examples

500 Links [li] converts to 0.5 Furlongs [fur].
1000 Links [li] converts to 1 Furlong [fur].

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances in historical land surveying and cadastral maps.
Converting measurements for analyzing old property boundary data.
Referring to horse racing distances and traditional agricultural records.
Reconstructing historical property boundaries and maps.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure knowledge of historical context when working with these units.
Use conversion results mainly for understanding old records rather than modern engineering.
Cross-verify measurements when applying to contemporary mapping or land use.

Limitations

Both Link and Furlong are largely historical units not common in current scientific work.
Conversion accuracy depends on the precision of original measurements.
Not recommended for modern engineering or precise surveying without verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Link [li] used for historically?: A Link is a historic English unit of length primarily used in surveying, especially with Gunter's chain, during the 18th and 19th centuries.
How long is a Furlong [fur] in terms of metres?: A Furlong is exactly 201.168 metres long and was traditionally a measure of the length of a furrow in a ploughed field.
Why convert from Link to Furlong?: Conversion helps interpret historical land measurements and cadastral data by relating less common units like Link to more recognized measurements like Furlong.

Key Terminology

Link [li]: A historic English length unit used in surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain or about 0.201168 metres.
Furlong [fur]: An imperial/US customary unit of length equivalent to 220 yards or 201.168 metres, historically representing the length of a furrow in a field.
Gunter's chain: A measuring tool historically used in surveying, subdivided into 100 links.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is one Link [li] equal to in Furlongs [fur]?

0.01 furlongs

0.001 furlongs

0.1 furlongs

In which context is the Furlong unit still commonly found?

Modern engineering projects

Horse racing distances

Aeronautical measurements

Which historical tool was the Link [li] associated with?

Gunter's chain

Odometer wheel

Surveyor's compass

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