What Is This Tool?
This converter helps you transform length values from the long cubit, an ancient unit often used in Egyptology and Near Eastern archaeology, into the US survey link, a historical measurement used in land surveying and cadastral mapping in the United States.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in long cubits you want to convert
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Choose the target unit as link (US survey) [li]
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent length in links
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Use the result for analysis, mapping, or documentation in your project
Key Features
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Converts historical long cubit measurements to US survey links effortlessly
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Supports use in archaeology, Egyptology, and civil engineering projects
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Provides standardized unit conversion for land surveying and cadastral applications
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Web-based and easy to use with no installation required
Examples
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5 Long cubits equals approximately 13.2575 Link (US survey) [li]
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10 Long cubits equals approximately 26.5151 Link (US survey) [li]
Common Use Cases
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Converting measurements from ancient inscriptions for archaeological research
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Interpreting historic US land survey plats and deeds
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Reconciling legacy survey data with modern cadastral mapping
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Supporting civil engineering tasks involving land-transfer records
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Labeling museum exhibits and preparing replicas with accurate dimensions
Tips & Best Practices
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Double-check the historical context of the long cubit value used due to regional variability
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Be mindful of differences between US survey feet and international feet when applying results
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Use the converter as a guide and verify critical measurements with additional sources
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Apply conversions carefully in projects requiring high precision to avoid discrepancies
Limitations
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The long cubit's exact length is variable depending on historical period and region
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The US survey link is a legacy unit gradually replaced by international feet standards
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Small measurement differences may occur due to unit system distinctions
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a long cubit?
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The long cubit is an ancient unit of length commonly equated with the royal cubit, roughly between 20.5 and 22.5 inches, used in Near Eastern and Egyptian measurement systems.
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What is a link (US survey)?
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A US survey link is a historic length unit equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain or 0.66 US survey feet, commonly used in land surveying across the United States.
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Why convert from long cubits to links (US survey)?
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Converting these units helps reconcile ancient measurement data with modern surveying standards, useful in archaeology, cadastral mapping, and civil engineering.
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Are conversions exact?
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No, because the long cubit's length varies historically and the US survey link is a legacy unit, conversions may include approximations and small discrepancies.
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Can this converter be used for modern construction?
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While it assists in converting historical units for reference, modern measurements generally use international feet and meters, so caution is advised.
Key Terminology
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Long cubit
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An ancient length unit used primarily in Near Eastern and Egyptian contexts, roughly between 20.5 and 22.5 inches.
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Link (US survey)
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A historic US land surveying unit equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain or 0.66 US survey feet.
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Gunter's chain
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A surveying tool measuring 66 US survey feet, used historically for land measurement in the United States.
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Cadastral mapping
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The process of mapping land parcels for ownership and boundary descriptions using specialized units and records.