A Link [li] is a historic English unit of length used mainly in land surveying, defined as 1/100 of Gunter's chain, approximately 0.201168 meters.

What is the international Nautical mile used for?

The international Nautical mile, exactly 1852 meters, is used primarily for marine and aeronautical navigation and for measuring geodetic distances.

Why convert Links to Nautical miles?

Converting Links to Nautical miles helps translate historical surveying data into modern navigational units for integrating old land measurements with current charts.

How to Convert from Link [li] to Nautical mile (international)?

Learn how to accurately convert length measurements from the historic English unit Link [li] to the international Nautical mile, used in navigation and geodetic applications.

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Link [li] to Nautical mile (international) Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to transform length values measured in Link [li], a historic surveying unit, into Nautical miles (international), which are standard units for marine and aeronautical navigation.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in Links [li] that you want to convert.
Select 'Link [li]' as the original unit and 'Nautical mile (international)' as the target unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent distance in Nautical miles.
Use the provided examples as a guide for your conversion inputs.

Key Features

Converts Link [li] units to international Nautical miles with a defined conversion rate.
Supports historical surveying and modern navigational unit integration.
Browser-based and easy-to-use length conversion tool.
Facilitates translation of old cadastral data into modern geodetic formats.
Includes practical examples for quick reference.

Examples

100 Links [li] equals approximately 0.0108622 Nautical miles (international).
500 Links [li] equals approximately 0.054311 Nautical miles (international).

Common Use Cases

Interpreting and converting old land survey distances documented using Links [li].
Reconstructing historical property boundaries for cadastral mapping.
Translating historic measurements into modern nautical units for marine and aeronautical navigation.
Integrating antique cadastral data with current oceanographic and coastal charts.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify historical measurement context when working with Links to ensure accurate interpretation.
Use this conversion for integrating historic data into modern geodetic or navigational systems.
Cross-check converted values for precision when applying to navigation or mapping projects.
Be aware of the obsolete nature of the Link and consult historical documents carefully.

Limitations

Link is an outdated unit with limited modern usage and possible regional definitions.
Conversion precision may be affected by differences in scale from small historic units to large navigational units.
Modern navigation depends on standardized metric or nautical units; old measurements require cautious interpretation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Link [li]?: A Link [li] is a historic English unit of length used mainly in land surveying, defined as 1/100 of Gunter's chain, approximately 0.201168 meters.
What is the international Nautical mile used for?: The international Nautical mile, exactly 1852 meters, is used primarily for marine and aeronautical navigation and for measuring geodetic distances.
Why convert Links to Nautical miles?: Converting Links to Nautical miles helps translate historical surveying data into modern navigational units for integrating old land measurements with current charts.

Key Terminology

Link [li]: A historic English unit of length equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain, used mainly in land surveying during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Nautical mile (international): A unit of length exactly equal to 1852 meters, used for marine and aeronautical navigation and geodetic measurements.
Gunter's chain: A measuring device historically used in surveying that consists of 100 Links [li]; one Link is 1/100th of a chain.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one Link [li] approximately equal in meters?

0.201168 meters

1.852 meters

0.66 meters

What is the exact length of an international Nautical mile?

1000 meters

1852 meters

0.201168 meters

What is a primary use of converting Link [li] to Nautical miles?

Measuring cooking ingredients

Integrating historical land survey data with modern navigational charts

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