What is a link (li) used for?

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

What does mil (mil, thou) measure?

Mil, or thou, measures very small lengths equal to one thousandth of an inch, typically used in manufacturing and engineering.

Why convert from link to mil?

Converting link to mil helps translate historic land measurements into precise units needed for modern engineering and fabrication.

How to Convert from Link [li] to Mil [mil, thou]?

Convert historic length measurements from link (li), used in old surveying, to mil (mil, thou), a precise unit used in manufacturing and engineering for fine measurements.

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Link [li] to Mil [mil, thou] Conversion Table

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Link [li] to Mil [mil, thou] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to change length values from the historic unit link (li), commonly found in old surveying documents, into mil (mil, thou), a unit used in precise engineering and manufacturing tasks.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in link [li] units that you want to convert.
Select the source unit as link [li] and the target unit as mil [mil, thou].
Click the convert button to see the equivalent length expressed in mils.

Key Features

Converts link [li], a historic surveying length unit, to mil [mil, thou], used for detailed measurements.
Supports interpreting old land measurement records into contemporary measurement standards.
Suitable for use in historical land surveys and modern manufacturing specifications.

Examples

2 Link [li] converts to 15,840 Mil [mil, thou] by multiplying 2 × 7,920.
0.5 Link [li] converts to 3,960 Mil [mil, thou] by multiplying 0.5 × 7,920.

Common Use Cases

Translating historic survey data using Gunter's chain measurements into engineering units.
Reconstructing old property boundaries for cadastral record analysis.
Defining fine thickness or clearance specifications in automotive and industrial coatings.
Designing precise PCB layouts with detailed trace widths and drill sizes.
Describing mechanical fabrication dimensions such as film thickness or shim tolerances.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure you understand the historical context when working with link units.
Use exact conversion for integrating old land data with modern engineering needs.
Handle large resulting numbers carefully to avoid mistakes in fine measurements.

Limitations

Link is an obsolete unit, so conversion accuracy depends on historical context verification.
Resulting large mil values may be prone to errors if not managed accurately.
Differences in historic and modern measurement standards may affect precision.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a link (li) used for?: A link is a historic English length unit primarily used in 18th–19th century land surveying and cadastral records.
What does mil (mil, thou) measure?: Mil, or thou, measures very small lengths equal to one thousandth of an inch, typically used in manufacturing and engineering.
Why convert from link to mil?: Converting link to mil helps translate historic land measurements into precise units needed for modern engineering and fabrication.

Key Terminology

Link [li]: A historic English unit of length used in surveying, equal to 0.66 feet or 0.201168 metres.
Mil [mil, thou]: A unit measuring one thousandth of an inch, widely used in US manufacturing and engineering for thin dimensions.
Gunter's chain: A historic measuring device of which a link is 1/100th part, used in old land surveys.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is one link equal to in mils?

1000 mils

7920 mils

0.66 mils

Which field commonly uses mil as a unit?

Historical surveying

Electronics manufacturing

Land cadastral mapping

What is a key consideration when converting from link to mil?

Handling large numbers carefully

Ignoring historical context

Using approximate values only

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