What is a Link [li] unit?

A link is a historic English unit of length, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain, commonly used in 18th–19th century land surveying.

Why does the value of a Reed vary?

The reed was a traditional measuring unit whose length differed by locality and time period, making it inconsistent.

Is this conversion useful for modern measurements?

No, this conversion is mainly relevant for historical, legal, or ethnographic research involving obsolete length units.

How to Convert from Link [li] to Reed?

Learn to convert historical length measurements from the English unit Link [li] to the traditional Reed unit using an easy online converter designed for research and academic use.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows users to change values measured in links, a historic English surveying unit, into reeds, an old regional length unit. It is useful for interpreting and comparing historical land measurements and cadastral data.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in Links [li] you want to convert
Select the target unit, Reed, from the available options
Click convert to get the equivalent value in Reeds
Use the result to interpret or analyze historical measurement data

Key Features

Converts between Link [li] and Reed units for length measurement
Supports research involving historical land surveys and old cadastral records
Browser-based tool accessible for academic and legal research
Provides straightforward calculation based on established conversion rate

Examples

10 Links [li] equals 0.7333 Reeds
50 Links [li] equals 3.6667 Reeds

Common Use Cases

Surveying and analyzing land measurements from 18th–19th century English records
Interpreting archaic length units found in historical deeds and cadastral maps
Conducting archaeological or ethnographic research involving traditional measurement systems

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify the regional context when working with reed measurements due to their variability
Use this tool mainly for academic or heritage research where historic units are relevant
Combine conversion results with original documents for better understanding of land boundaries

Limitations

Reed units vary significantly by location and period, which may affect conversion precision
The Link unit is well-defined, but reed lacks standardization limiting accuracy
Both units are obsolete, so the tool is not intended for modern measurement purposes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Link [li] unit?: A link is a historic English unit of length, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain, commonly used in 18th–19th century land surveying.
Why does the value of a Reed vary?: The reed was a traditional measuring unit whose length differed by locality and time period, making it inconsistent.
Is this conversion useful for modern measurements?: No, this conversion is mainly relevant for historical, legal, or ethnographic research involving obsolete length units.

Key Terminology

Link [li]: A historic English length unit used in surveying equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain or approximately 0.201168 meters.
Reed: An obsolete regional unit of length historically based on the reed plant or measuring rods, varying by place and period.
Gunter's chain: A historic surveying tool composed of 100 links, used in land measurement.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit is defined as 1/100 of Gunter's chain?

Reed

Link [li]

Furlong

What is a common use case for converting Link [li] to Reed?

Modern construction

Historical land surveying

Cooking measurements

Why should you be cautious when working with reed units?

They are metric units

Their length varies by region and time

They are standard worldwide

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