What is a link (li) unit?

The link (li) is a historic English length unit used in surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain, approximately 0.201168 metres.

What does nail (cloth) measure?

A nail (cloth) is a historical length unit equal to 1/16 of a yard or 2.25 inches, traditionally used in British tailoring and fabric measurement.

Why convert from link [li] to nail (cloth)?

Converting from link [li] to nail (cloth) helps translate historical land survey lengths into fabric measurement units, aiding tailoring history and textile research.

How to Convert from Link [li] to Nail (cloth)?

Convert historical length units with ease from link [li], a surveying measure, to nail (cloth), a traditional tailoring length unit, using our simple online converter.

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Link [li] to Nail (cloth) Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter translates lengths from the link (li), a historic surveying unit, into the nail (cloth), a traditional unit used in British tailoring and the textile trade. It supports interpreting old land and fabric measurements from historical records.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in link [li] units into the provided input field.
Select 'link [li]' as the source unit and 'nail (cloth)' as the target unit.
Click the convert button to view the equivalent length in nail (cloth).
Use the result for historical measurement interpretation or textile-related applications.

Key Features

Converts link [li] units, used primarily in 18th-19th century land surveying.
Supports nail (cloth) units, historically used in cloth measurement and tailoring.
Provides straightforward conversion based on the fixed rate: 1 Link [li] = 3.52 Nail (cloth).
Browser-based tool requiring no downloads or installations.
Useful for historians, researchers, tailors, and textile conservators.

Examples

Convert 5 Link [li] to Nail (cloth): 5 × 3.52 = 17.6 Nail (cloth).
Convert 10 Link [li] to Nail (cloth): 10 × 3.52 = 35.2 Nail (cloth).

Common Use Cases

Surveying historians interpreting old cadastral and land documents.
Tailors specifying seam allowances and fabric increments using traditional units.
Researchers restoring period garments and analyzing antique clothing measurements.
Textile trade historians examining historical fabric lengths and sales records.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the historical context of your measurements before converting.
Use the tool for interpretation rather than modern precise measurement tasks.
Cross-check results with original documentation when possible.
Consider minor variations in old unit measurements when analyzing results.

Limitations

Both link [li] and nail (cloth) are outdated units not used in current measurement systems.
Conversion accuracy may be affected by rounding and historical inconsistencies.
The tool is designed primarily for historical and academic interpretation, not direct modern measurement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a link (li) unit?: The link (li) is a historic English length unit used in surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain, approximately 0.201168 metres.
What does nail (cloth) measure?: A nail (cloth) is a historical length unit equal to 1/16 of a yard or 2.25 inches, traditionally used in British tailoring and fabric measurement.
Why convert from link [li] to nail (cloth)?: Converting from link [li] to nail (cloth) helps translate historical land survey lengths into fabric measurement units, aiding tailoring history and textile research.

Key Terminology

Link [li]: A historic English unit of length used in surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain or approximately 0.201168 metres.
Nail (cloth): A historical unit of length equal to 1/16 of a yard (2.25 inches), used traditionally in British tailoring for fabric measurement.
Gunter's chain: A measuring device used in historical land surveying, where one link is defined as 1/100 of its length.

Quick Knowledge Check

What historical field primarily used the link (li) unit?

Textile trade

Land surveying

Tailoring

How many nail (cloth) units equal one link (li)?

2.25

3.52

0.66

In what trade was the nail (cloth) unit traditionally used?

Land measurement

British tailoring

Maritime navigation

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