What Is This Tool?
This converter enables quick transformation of length values from meters, the international standard unit, to US survey links, a historic length unit used mainly in land surveying in the United States. It helps users interpret and work with legacy measurements alongside metric data.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value in meters you wish to convert
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Select 'meter [m]' as the original unit and 'link (US survey) [li]' as the target unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in US survey links
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Review the result and use it for cadastral, surveying, or engineering documentation
Key Features
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Converts meters into US survey links based on a consistent conversion rate
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Simple, browser-based interface suitable for surveyors and engineers
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Supports legacy data interpretation for cadastral and land-transfer projects
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Provides example conversions for clarity
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No installation required, accessible online anytime
Examples
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2 meters converts to approximately 9.94 US survey links
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0.5 meters corresponds to about 2.49 US survey links
Common Use Cases
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Translating modern metric measurements into historic US land survey units
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Interpreting and validating distances recorded in old cadastral plats and deeds
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Supporting civil engineering projects needing to bridge legacy and current length measures
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Performing historical research involving US land boundary records
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify the nature of your survey data to ensure appropriate unit use
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Understand that US survey links are primarily for legacy measurements and may not fit all modern applications
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Cross-check conversions when precise geospatial accuracy is essential due to unit and datum variations
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Keep in mind slight differences between US survey feet and international feet in conversions
Limitations
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US survey links are historical, non-SI units and may not be consistently applied today
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Precise surveying work requires attention to datum and system specifics not covered by simple conversion
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Conversion results should be used with caution when dealing with official or legal geospatial data
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The unit is mostly relevant for interpreting old US survey records, not general modern measurement needs
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a meter?
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A meter is the SI base unit of length defined as the distance light travels in vacuum during 1/299,792,458 of a second. It is commonly used worldwide for measuring length.
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What is a US survey link?
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The US survey link is a historic unit of length equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, used in land surveying in the United States. One link equals approximately 0.201168 meters.
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Why convert meters to US survey links?
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Conversion is useful for interpreting or reconciling modern metric measurements with historic land survey data recorded in links, especially important in cadastral mapping and land-transfer projects.
Key Terminology
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Meter [m]
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The SI base unit of length defined by the distance light travels in vacuum during 1/299,792,458 of a second.
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Link (US survey) [li]
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A historic length unit equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, approximately 0.201168 meters, used in US land surveying.
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Cadastral Mapping
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The process of documenting land boundaries and ownership, often involving older historical survey units.