What is a link [li] unit?

The link is a historic English length unit used primarily in surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain or about 0.201168 meters.

What does the Russian archin measure?

The Russian archin is an obsolete Russian length unit, approximately 0.7112 meters, used for trade, textiles, and everyday measurements before metrication.

Why convert between link [li] and Russian archin?

Converting between these units helps interpret and translate historical surveying records and property measurements from English to Russian systems, especially for 18th and 19th-century data.

How to Convert from Link [li] to Russian archin?

Easily convert length measurements from the historic English unit link [li] to the obsolete Russian archin using our online unit converter, ideal for historical research and land record interpretation.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms lengths measured in the historic English unit link [li] into the Russian archin, an old Russian unit of length. It assists users working with historical surveying data, cadastral documents, and trade measurements from the 18th and 19th centuries.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value measured in link [li]
Select link [li] as the input unit and Russian archin as the output unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent measurement in Russian archin
Use the result for historical research, restoration, or documentation purposes

Key Features

Converts link [li] to Russian archin based on historic unit definitions
Supports length conversions relevant to 18th–19th century surveying and trades
Browser-based tool for quick and easy unit translation
Facilitates interpretation of old land, property, and textile measurements

Examples

10 Links [li] convert to 2.828571429 Russian archin
5 Links [li] convert to 1.4142857145 Russian archin

Common Use Cases

Translating historic English land survey measurements into Russian length units
Analyzing old cadastral records involving link and archin units
Restoring historic property boundaries and architectural features recorded in these units
Converting textile measurements from pre-metric Russian commerce and tailoring

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the historical context of your measurements before converting
Cross-reference results with original documents for accuracy
Be aware of slight variations in unit lengths over regions and times
Use the tool to assist, not replace, detailed historical analysis

Limitations

Both link [li] and Russian archin are obsolete units with some length variations
Precision depends on the quality and accuracy of original historic sources
Regional differences in Russian archin length may affect exact conversions
Not suited for modern engineering or scientific measurements

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a link [li] unit?: The link is a historic English length unit used primarily in surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain or about 0.201168 meters.
What does the Russian archin measure?: The Russian archin is an obsolete Russian length unit, approximately 0.7112 meters, used for trade, textiles, and everyday measurements before metrication.
Why convert between link [li] and Russian archin?: Converting between these units helps interpret and translate historical surveying records and property measurements from English to Russian systems, especially for 18th and 19th-century data.

Key Terminology

Link [li]: A historic English unit of length used in surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain or about 0.201168 meters.
Russian archin: An obsolete Russian length unit about 0.7112 meters long, used historically in trade and everyday measurements.
Gunter's chain: A surveyor's unit of measure consisting of 100 links, historically used in English land measurements.

Quick Knowledge Check

What historical period are link [li] and Russian archin most associated with?

20th century

18th–19th centuries

Medieval era

Which field primarily used the link unit?

Surveying and land measurement

Textile trade

Maritime navigation

The Russian archin was commonly used for measuring what before metrication?

Cloth and textiles

Temperature

Weight

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