What is a link [li] unit?

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

What is a vara castellana?

The vara castellana is a historical Spanish length unit, commonly standardized in the 18th–19th centuries at approximately 0.8359 metres.

Why is this conversion useful?

It enables comparison and interpretation of historical English and Spanish land measurements, aiding research in cadastral, genealogical, and archaeological contexts.

Is this conversion exact?

Due to historical differences in the vara castellana's length by place and time, this conversion is an approximate standard mainly for the 18th–19th centuries.

Can I use this tool for modern engineering?

This tool is not recommended for extremely precise modern or engineering measurements due to historical approximations.

How to Convert From Link [li] to Vara Castellana

Learn how to convert measurements from the historic English unit link [li] to the Spanish vara castellana with our user-friendly online length converter. Ideal for interpreting historical land records and cadastral research.

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Link [li] to Vara castellana Conversion Table

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Link [li] to Vara castellana Conversion Table
Link [li]	Vara castellana

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms length measurements from the link (li), an old English surveying unit, into the vara castellana, a historical Spanish unit of length. It is designed to aid users in interpreting and comparing historical land data across different measurement traditions.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in links [li] you wish to convert.
Select 'link [li]' as the input unit and 'vara castellana' as the output unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in vara castellana.
Use the results to interpret or compare historical measurements.
Refer to examples provided for guidance on calculation.

Key Features

Converts link (li) units into vara castellana accurately using historical standards.
Supports research involving old surveying and cadastral measurements.
Browser-based and easy to use without requiring technical expertise.
Includes practical examples to help understand conversions.
Ideal for archaeology, genealogy, and restoration projects involving historic documents.

Examples

5 Link [li] equals 1.204379562 Vara castellana (5 × 0.2408759124).
10 Link [li] equals 2.408759124 Vara castellana (10 × 0.2408759124).

Common Use Cases

Interpreting land measurements from historical English and Spanish records.
Translating property deeds and cadastral maps involving mixed units.
Restoring architectural plans or buildings using historic surveying data.
Genealogy research involving old property documentation.
Archaeological analysis requiring conversion between English and Spanish units.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the historical context of the vara castellana unit used in your source documents.
Use the conversion mainly for 18th–19th century records due to standardization during this time.
Consult original documents to confirm unit definitions when precision is critical.
Combine this tool’s output with other historical data for comprehensive analysis.
Recognize that this conversion is approximate due to historical variations.

Limitations

The conversion rate reflects an approximation standardized mostly for the 18th–19th centuries.
Variations in the vara castellana’s length across regions and periods may affect accuracy.
Not suitable for highly precise modern or engineering measurements.
Users should confirm exact historical unit definitions specific to their research.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a link [li] unit?: The link (li) is a historical English length unit used in surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain or about 0.201168 metres.
What is a vara castellana?: The vara castellana is a historical Spanish length unit, commonly standardized in the 18th–19th centuries at approximately 0.8359 metres.
Why is this conversion useful?: It enables comparison and interpretation of historical English and Spanish land measurements, aiding research in cadastral, genealogical, and archaeological contexts.
Is this conversion exact?: Due to historical differences in the vara castellana's length by place and time, this conversion is an approximate standard mainly for the 18th–19th centuries.
Can I use this tool for modern engineering?: This tool is not recommended for extremely precise modern or engineering measurements due to historical approximations.

Key Terminology

Link [li]: A historic English unit of length used in surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain, approximately 0.201168 metres.
Vara Castellana: A historical Spanish unit of length commonly standardized in the 18th–19th centuries to about 0.8359 metres.
Cadastral Records: Documents and maps related to land ownership and boundaries used for legal and surveying purposes.

Quick Knowledge Check

What historical measurement is one link (li) based on?

1/100 of Gunter's chain

1/10 of a metre

1/50 of a yard

What does the vara castellana represent?

A historic Spanish length unit

A modern metric length unit

An English measurement unit

For what century is the standardization of these units mainly applicable?

18th–19th centuries

20th century

16th century

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