What Is This Tool?
This unit converter allows you to transform measurements from the historic link (li), used in old surveying practices, into inches (in), a modern imperial unit of length.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value in link [li] that you wish to convert.
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Select the input unit as link and the output unit as inch.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in inches.
Key Features
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Converts length values from link to inch accurately using the known conversion rate.
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Supports historical land surveying and cadastral data interpretation.
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Easy browser-based interface for quick and convenient conversions.
Examples
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5 link = 5 × 7.92 inch = 39.6 inch
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0.5 link = 0.5 × 7.92 inch = 3.96 inch
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting and integrating old land survey data with modern length units.
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Converting measurement units in historic cadastral and property documents.
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Aiding restoration of historical maps and archival research involving land records.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this tool when dealing with historical surveying and land measurement units.
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Validate results when applying to legal or property boundary reconstructions.
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Combine with other unit conversions when working with large-scale surveying measures.
Limitations
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Link unit is largely obsolete and used only in historical contexts.
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Conversion accuracy may vary due to assessment methods and historic tool variations.
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Inch conversion may not be practical for extensive surveying without additional unit adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a link in measurement terms?
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A link is a historic English unit of length equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain, commonly used in 18th to 19th century land surveying.
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How many inches are in one link?
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One link equals 7.92 inches exactly.
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Why convert links to inches?
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Converting links to inches helps interpret and integrate old surveying data with current measurement standards for legal and research use.
Key Terminology
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Link [li]
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An old unit of length used in English land surveying equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain, or 7.92 inches.
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Inch [in]
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An imperial and U.S. customary unit of length measuring short distances, defined as exactly 25.4 millimeters.
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Gunter's chain
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A historical surveying tool with a length of 100 links, used in land measurement.