What is a Link (li) in length measurement?

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

How long is a UK Nautical mile compared to an international nautical mile?

The UK Nautical mile (NM (UK)) is exactly 6,080 feet or 1,853.184 metres, making it slightly longer than the international nautical mile of exactly 1,852 metres.

Why is this conversion useful?

It helps interpret and compare historic land measurements with old maritime distances, assisting in reconciling legacy surveying data with nautical navigation records.

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

Learn how to convert length measurements from the historic Link (li) unit to the UK Nautical mile (NM (UK)) using this simple online converter. Ideal for historical research and maritime navigation.

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Link [li] to Nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)] Conversion Table

Link [li]	Nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)]

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Link [li] to Nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)] Conversion Table
Link [li]	Nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)]

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What Is This Tool?

This tool allows users to convert length values from the Link (li), a historic English surveying unit, to the UK Nautical mile (NM (UK)), traditionally used in maritime contexts. It facilitates the interpretation and comparison of old surveying and nautical measurements with modern units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in Links [li] you wish to convert.
Select Link [li] as the input unit and Nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)] as the output unit.
Click convert to view the equivalent distance in UK Nautical miles.

Key Features

Converts between Link (li) and UK Nautical mile (NM (UK)) accurately.
Includes historical unit definitions for context and clarity.
Supports archival and maritime measurement conversion needs.

Examples

100 Links [li] equals 0.01085526 Nautical miles (UK) [NM (UK)].
500 Links [li] equals 0.0542763 Nautical miles (UK) [NM (UK)].

Common Use Cases

Surveying historic land properties using Gunter's chain measurements.
Interpreting distances on older UK Admiralty maritime charts.
Reconciling old cadastral and navigational records with modern units.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify whether your data requires the UK or international nautical mile for accuracy.
Use this tool primarily for historical and archival research purposes.
Cross-check converted values when interpreting old documents to accommodate measurement variability.

Limitations

Link (li) is a rarely used historic unit mostly relevant in archival contexts.
Differences in nautical mile definitions can affect conversion accuracy.
Small conversion factors and historic measurement variability may impact precision.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Link (li) in length measurement?: The Link (li) is a historic English unit of length used in surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain, approximately 0.201168 metres.
How long is a UK Nautical mile compared to an international nautical mile?: The UK Nautical mile (NM (UK)) is exactly 6,080 feet or 1,853.184 metres, making it slightly longer than the international nautical mile of exactly 1,852 metres.
Why is this conversion useful?: It helps interpret and compare historic land measurements with old maritime distances, assisting in reconciling legacy surveying data with nautical navigation records.

Key Terminology

Link [li]: A historic English length unit used in surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain, approximately 0.201168 metres.
Nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)]: The UK nautical mile, defined as exactly 6,080 feet or 1,853.184 metres, slightly longer than the international nautical mile.

Quick Knowledge Check

What historic unit is equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain?

Nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)]

Link [li]

Foot

How does the UK nautical mile compare to the international nautical mile?

It is shorter

It is slightly longer

They are the same length

Which use case applies to converting Link to Nautical mile (UK)?

Modern construction planning

Archival research on historic land boundaries

Everyday distance measurement

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