What is a link (li) unit?

A link is a historic English unit of length used mainly in 18th to 19th century surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain or 0.66 feet.

How many feet are in a statute mile?

A statute mile is exactly 5,280 feet, commonly used for road distances and everyday measurements.

Why convert links to statute miles?

Converting links to statute miles helps interpret old land measurement data in modern units for legal, surveying, and historical research purposes.

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

Convert historic surveying lengths from links to statute miles using this easy-to-use online unit converter. Ideal for land record research, property disputes, and historical map reconstruction.

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

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

This converter transforms historic lengths measured in links into statute miles, facilitating accurate understanding of old land surveys and cadastral records. It bridges the gap between traditional and modern length units used in property and legal contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value measured in links (li) that you want to convert.
Select the input unit as 'link [li]' and the output unit as 'mile (statute) [mi]'.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent distance in statute miles.
Use the result to interpret or compare historical land measurements with modern distances.

Key Features

Converts link (li), a historic English surveying unit, into statute miles (mi).
Clear application for land surveying, historical research, and legal documentation.
Uses an exact conversion factor for reliable unit transformation.
Browser-based and easy to operate with no installation required.

Examples

100 links equals approximately 0.01249998 statute miles.
8000 links correspond roughly to 1 statute mile.
Convert any number of links to statute miles for historical surveying analysis.

Common Use Cases

Translating 18th–19th century surveying measurements into modern standard units.
Clarifying distances in old cadastral and property ownership documents.
Aiding historical researchers and surveyors in reconstructing land boundaries.
Supporting legal processes involving land measurement unit standardization.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure the original measurement is accurately identified as 'link' in historical records.
Use the tool when comparing old survey data with current legal standards.
Remember that statute miles differ slightly from other mile definitions like the US survey mile.
Double-check unit conversions in legal or property boundary disputes for clarity.

Limitations

The link is an obsolete and rarely used length unit today.
Conversion accuracy depends on historical unit identification and context.
Small variations between different mile definitions can affect precision.
Not suitable for modern surveying without proper historical context.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a link (li) unit?: A link is a historic English unit of length used mainly in 18th to 19th century surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain or 0.66 feet.
How many feet are in a statute mile?: A statute mile is exactly 5,280 feet, commonly used for road distances and everyday measurements.
Why convert links to statute miles?: Converting links to statute miles helps interpret old land measurement data in modern units for legal, surveying, and historical research purposes.

Key Terminology

Link (li): A historic unit of length equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain, used in 18th–19th century surveying, about 0.66 feet.
Mile (statute) [mi, mi (US)]: A standard unit of length equal to 5,280 feet or 1,609.344 metres, commonly used for everyday distance measurements.
Gunter's chain: A historic surveying measuring device consisting of 100 links, used in land measurement.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the exact conversion factor from link to statute mile?

0.0001249998

0.0125

0.0001

Which unit is equal to 5,280 feet?

link (li)

mile (statute)

nautical mile

Links were mainly used in which context?

Modern road signage

Historical land surveying

Vehicle odometers

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