What Is This Tool?
This unit converter allows you to transform measurements from mil, a small length unit commonly used in manufacturing and electronics, into link, a historic English unit formerly used in surveying and land measurement.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value you want to convert in mil units.
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Select 'mil [mil, thou]' as the source unit and 'link [li]' as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent length expressed in links.
Key Features
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Converts length measurements from mil to link accurately using a defined conversion rate.
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Supports conversion of very small thicknesses and dimensions relevant to engineering, electronics, and historical surveying.
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Ideal for interpreting old cadastral records and reconciling engineering specs with land measurement units.
Examples
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1000 mil equals 0.1262626 link when multiplied by the conversion factor.
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500 mil equals 0.0631313 link using the same conversion method.
Common Use Cases
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Specifying paint and coating thickness in automotive and industrial settings.
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Defining membrane widths and drill sizes in electronics manufacturing.
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Interpreting historical land measurements and property boundary records.
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Converting modern engineering measurements to historic surveying units.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure the context of your measurement fits either engineering or historical land measurement uses.
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Use the converter for translating very small units where precision is important.
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Cross-reference converted values when working with historic cadastral documents.
Limitations
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The link is an outdated unit rarely used for current precision measurements.
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Because the mil unit measures very small lengths, converted values to link will be very small and may need precise interpretation.
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Different industries may apply these units differently, so verify the context before conversion.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a mil in length measurement?
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A mil, also called a thou, is one thousandth of an inch (0.001 in), commonly used in U.S. manufacturing to specify small thicknesses and clearances.
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What is a link and where is it used?
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A link is a historic English unit equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain, used in 18th-19th century surveying and land measurement.
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Why convert mil to link?
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This conversion helps translate modern precision measurements into historic surveying units for interpreting old land records and reconciling engineering data with cadastral information.
Key Terminology
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Mil [mil, thou]
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A unit of length equal to one thousandth of an inch (0.001 in), used in U.S. manufacturing and engineering to specify small thicknesses and clearances.
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Link [li]
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A historic English unit of length equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain, mainly used in 18th–19th century land surveying and cadastral records.