What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to transform measurements from the historic link (li) unit, used mainly in old land surveying, into points, which are standard typographic units used in printing and digital layouts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in link [li] you wish to convert.
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Select 'link [li]' as the original unit and 'point' as the target unit.
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Click convert to get the equivalent measurement in points.
Key Features
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Convert length from link [li] to typographic points with a reliable conversion rate.
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Supports translating historic surveying lengths into design-friendly point units.
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Facilitates integration of archival land measurements into modern digital layouts.
Examples
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2 Link [li] equals 1140.48 Point.
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0.5 Link [li] equals 285.12 Point.
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting and converting distances found in historic deeds and cadastral documents.
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Reconstructing and digitizing old property boundaries for mapping projects.
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Applying historic land measurements in typographic and graphic design layouts.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this tool primarily for archival research and historic map digitization.
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Consider the slightly different point definitions if precision in typography is critical.
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Remember that link units are mostly relevant for historical contexts rather than modern surveying.
Limitations
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Link is an outdated surveying unit rarely used in contemporary measurements.
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Points are intended for typography and layout, not exact physical distances.
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Minor variations in point definitions do not significantly affect typical conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the link (li) unit used for?
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The link is a historic English survey unit mainly used in 18th–19th century land measurement and cadastral records.
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What does one point represent in typography?
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One point is a typographic unit used to specify font size and layout spacing, commonly defined as 1/72 inch.
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Why convert link [li] to points?
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Converting link to points helps digitize and visually represent historic land measurements in modern printable or digital layouts.
Key Terminology
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Link [li]
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A historic English unit of length used in surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain or about 0.201168 metres.
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Point
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A typographic unit of length mainly used to specify font sizes and spacing, typically defined as 1/72 inch.
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Gunter's Chain
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A historic measuring device used in land surveying, where one chain equals 100 links.