What is a link (li) unit?

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

What does one rod (rd) equal?

One rod (rd) is a traditional length unit equal to 16.5 feet or exactly 5.0292 metres, commonly used in historic surveying.

Why convert from link to rod?

Converting from link to rod helps interpret and translate old land measurements into larger, standardized units for mapping or restoration.

How to Convert from Link [li] to Rod [rd]?

Learn how to convert from the historic length unit link (li) to rod (rd). Understand their definitions, uses in surveying and land measurement, and practical conversion steps.

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Link [li] to Rod [rd] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This tool helps you convert length measurements from the historic unit link (li) to rod (rd). Both units were traditionally used in land surveying, cadastral records, and historical mapping. The converter is useful for interpreting old land deeds, reconstructing property boundaries, and translating legacy measurements into standardized units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in link [li] that you want to convert.
Select the source unit as link [li] and the target unit as rod [rd].
Click the convert button to receive the result based on the conversion formula.
Use the converted value for mapping, restoration, or documentation purposes.

Key Features

Converts link [li] to rod [rd] based on a fixed conversion rate.
Supports analysis of historical land survey data and cadastral documents.
Provides quick interpretation for heritage restoration and mapping projects.
Browser-based and easy to use for both professionals and enthusiasts.

Examples

10 link [li] equals 0.4 rod [rd] since 10 × 0.04 = 0.4.
25 link [li] converts to 1 rod [rd] using 25 × 0.04 = 1.

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances in historical land deeds and cadastral records.
Reconstructing property boundaries from 18th–19th century surveying data.
Restoring heritage buildings or landscapes with legacy measurement references.
Converting old agricultural field and fence dimensions for modern analysis.

Tips & Best Practices

Always check the historical context and accuracy of the original measurements.
Confirm which definitions of units were used locally to avoid inconsistencies.
Use the conversion for linear measurement only, not accounting for terrain variations.
Cross-verify results when applying conversions in legal or restoration projects.

Limitations

These units are mostly historic and not standard in modern surveying systems.
Variations in local historical use may affect exact conversion precision.
Conversion assumes purely linear scale without terrain or measurement errors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a link (li) unit?: A link (li) is a historic English length unit used in surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain or 0.201168 metres.
What does one rod (rd) equal?: One rod (rd) is a traditional length unit equal to 16.5 feet or exactly 5.0292 metres, commonly used in historic surveying.
Why convert from link to rod?: Converting from link to rod helps interpret and translate old land measurements into larger, standardized units for mapping or restoration.

Key Terminology

Link [li]: A historic English length unit used in surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain or approximately 0.201168 metres.
Rod [rd]: A traditional English unit of length equal to 16.5 feet or exactly 5.0292 metres, commonly used in historic land measurement.
Gunter's chain: A historic surveying tool consisting of 100 links, each link being 0.66 feet long.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the conversion rate from link to rod?

1 Link = 0.04 Rod

1 Link = 0.4 Rod

1 Link = 4 Rod

In what field is the link mainly used?

Modern construction

Historical surveying

Maritime navigation

What is one rod equivalent to?

16.5 feet

0.66 feet

100 links

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