What is a Link (li) unit?

The Link (li) is a historic English unit of length used mainly in surveying, defined as 1/100 of Gunter's chain and equivalent to 0.201168 metres.

How long is a Hectometer (hm)?

A Hectometer is an SI unit of length equal to 100 metres, useful for measuring intermediate distances at a hundred-metre scale.

Why convert Link to Hectometer?

Converting from Link to Hectometer translates historical length measurements into a modern metric system, aiding mapping, land planning, and engineering analysis.

How to Convert from Link [li] to Hectometer [hm]

Convert length measurements from the historic Link (li) unit to the modern SI unit Hectometer (hm) accurately for mapping, land planning, and engineering purposes.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter facilitates the transformation of length values from the historic English unit, the Link (li), to the metric Hectometer (hm). It is designed to help users working with historical land records, cadastral documents, and surveying data translate those measurements into modern metric units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in Link (li) units.
Select Link as the input unit and Hectometer as the output unit.
Click convert to obtain the equivalent length in Hectometers.
Review the result and apply it for your mapping or analysis needs.

Key Features

Supports conversion between Link (li) and Hectometer (hm) units.
Ideal for historical land measurement and cadastral research.
Browser-based tool requiring no installation.
Simple input and output for precise unit translation.
Provides clear examples of conversion calculations.

Examples

10 Link (li) equals 0.0201168 Hectometer (hm).
50 Link (li) equals 0.100584 Hectometer (hm).

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances from old land deeds and cadastral records.
Reconstructing historical property boundaries for mapping.
Topographic mapping using metric scales at the hectometric level.
Land planning and agricultural area measurements involving hectares.
Civil engineering surveys needing intermediate distance conversions.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure correct identification of Link units when working with historical documents.
Be mindful of regional variations in Gunter's chain definitions.
Use precise decimal handling to manage small conversion values.
Apply the results cautiously in cadastral and engineering applications.
Confirm units in source data before performing conversions.

Limitations

Link is an obsolete unit with limited modern usage.
Conversion accuracy depends on correctly interpreting historical context.
Small values in hectometers may require careful decimal precision.
Local variations of Gunter’s chain can affect conversion consistency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Link (li) unit?: The Link (li) is a historic English unit of length used mainly in surveying, defined as 1/100 of Gunter's chain and equivalent to 0.201168 metres.
How long is a Hectometer (hm)?: A Hectometer is an SI unit of length equal to 100 metres, useful for measuring intermediate distances at a hundred-metre scale.
Why convert Link to Hectometer?: Converting from Link to Hectometer translates historical length measurements into a modern metric system, aiding mapping, land planning, and engineering analysis.

Key Terminology

Link (li): A historic English length unit used in surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain or approximately 0.201168 metres.
Hectometer (hm): An SI unit of length equal to 100 metres, used to describe distances at a hundred-metre scale.
Gunter's Chain: A historic surveying tool consisting of 100 links; the length of a Link is defined as 1/100 of this chain.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the length of one Link (li) in metres?

0.201168 metres

1 metre

100 metres

Which unit is equal to 100 metres?

Hectometer (hm)

Link (li)

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One main reason to convert Link to Hectometer is to:

Interpret historical surveying data

Measure very short distances

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