What is a link (li) unit?

A link is a historic English unit of length used in surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain or 0.201168 metres, mainly used in 18th–19th century land measurements.

How is a mile defined in this converter?

The mile (mi) is defined as exactly 1,609.344 metres, known as the international or statute mile, used for measuring distances in countries using Imperial or US customary units.

Why convert links to miles?

Converting links to miles helps translate historic surveying data into modern distance units, aiding in interpreting old land records and cadastral maps.

How to Convert from Link [li] to Mile [mi, mi(Int)]?

Learn how to convert length measurements from the historic unit link (li) to the international mile (mi). This converter helps interpret old surveying data and cadastral records by translating links into miles.

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Link [li] to Mile [mi, mi(Int)] Conversion Table

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Link [li] to Mile [mi, mi(Int)] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter transforms length values from link (li), a historic surveying unit, into mile (mi), the modern English unit used for land measurement and distances. It is designed to assist with interpreting and converting measurements from 18th–19th century documents into current distance units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in links (li) you want to convert
Select 'link [li]' as the source unit and 'mile [mi, mi(Int)]' as the target unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in miles
Use the result to interpret or analyze historical surveying data
Repeat as needed for different measurements or conversions

Key Features

Converts historic surveying links into modern miles
Supports analysis of old land deeds and cadastral maps
Easy-to-use online conversion without requiring formulas
Suitable for historical property boundary reconstruction
Browser-based tool for quick length unit translations

Examples

100 links equals 0.0125 miles
800 links equals 0.1 miles

Common Use Cases

Surveying using Gunter's chain in historical research
Interpreting distances found in old property records
Recreating historical land boundaries and maps
Converting historic surveying units to modern measurement systems
Studying land measurement data from the 18th and 19th centuries

Tips & Best Practices

Use the tool primarily for historical and cadastral research
Verify converted distances with multiple sources when possible
Be cautious when comparing links with other unit systems
Understand the historical context of the measurements for accuracy
Use conversion results to support property and geographic analysis

Limitations

Links are an obsolete unit rarely used in modern measurements
Original measurements may have rounding affecting precision
Conversions are mostly relevant in historical contexts
Possible confusion when mixing links with metric or other imperial units

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a link (li) unit?: A link is a historic English unit of length used in surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain or 0.201168 metres, mainly used in 18th–19th century land measurements.
How is a mile defined in this converter?: The mile (mi) is defined as exactly 1,609.344 metres, known as the international or statute mile, used for measuring distances in countries using Imperial or US customary units.
Why convert links to miles?: Converting links to miles helps translate historic surveying data into modern distance units, aiding in interpreting old land records and cadastral maps.

Key Terminology

Link [li]: A historic English unit of length used in surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain, about 0.201168 metres.
Mile [mi, mi(Int)]: An English unit of length equal to exactly 1,609.344 metres, used internationally for land distances.
Gunter's chain: A measuring device historically used in surveying, consisting of 100 links.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the link unit primarily used for?

Modern road distance measurements

Historical land surveying with Gunter’s chain

Athletics and racing distances

How many metres equal one international mile?

0.201168 metres

1,609.344 metres

7.92 metres

Why should caution be used when converting links alongside other units?

Because links are widely used in contemporary measurement

Due to potential confusion between obsolete links and other units

Because links equal exactly one mile

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