A link [li] is a historic English unit of length used mainly in 18th–19th century surveying, equal to 0.201168 meters.

Why convert link to meters?

Converting links to meters helps interpret and update historical land measurements into modern and internationally recognizable units.

Can this conversion be used for modern surveying?

No, the link unit is obsolete and only relevant for historical records; contemporary surveying uses metric units like meters.

How to Convert from Link [li] to Meter [m]

Learn how to convert the historic length unit link [li], used in old English land surveys, into the modern metric unit meter [m] using straightforward conversion steps.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows users to transform lengths measured in link [li], an old English unit primarily used in 18th–19th century surveying, into meters [m], the standard SI unit of length used worldwide today.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the quantity in link [li] you want to convert.
Select 'link [li]' as the input unit and 'meter [m]' as the output unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in meters.

Key Features

Converts historic surveying units to modern metric units accurately.
Simple user interface for entering values and selecting units.
Supports translation of old land measurements for cadastral research.

Examples

10 Link [li] equals 2.01168 meters.
50 Link [li] converts to 10.0584 meters.

Common Use Cases

Reinterpreting measurements from historical land records and surveys.
Converting old cadastral documents for modern mapping and property analysis.
Restoring and accurately representing boundaries on historic maps.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure the original measurements are from reliable historical sources for best conversion accuracy.
Use this tool when working with surveying information from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Cross-reference converted values when applying to legal or archaeological projects.

Limitations

Link [li] is an obsolete unit and seldom used outside historical contexts.
Conversion accuracy depends on the precision of the original recorded measurements.
The tool assumes standard definitions of both units as established historically.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a link [li]?: A link [li] is a historic English unit of length used mainly in 18th–19th century surveying, equal to 0.201168 meters.
Why convert link to meters?: Converting links to meters helps interpret and update historical land measurements into modern and internationally recognizable units.
Can this conversion be used for modern surveying?: No, the link unit is obsolete and only relevant for historical records; contemporary surveying uses metric units like meters.

Key Terminology

Link [li]: A historic English unit of length used in surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain or 0.201168 meters.
Meter [m]: The SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Gunter's chain: A measuring chain used historically in land surveying, of which one link is 1/100th part.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the length of one link in meters?

0.201168 meters

0.5 meters

1 meter

In which century was the link mainly used for surveying?

15th century

18th–19th century

20th century

What is the meter defined by?

Distance light travels in vacuum in 1/299,792,458 seconds

Length of a standard ruler

Length of a human foot

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