What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to change length values from the statute mile unit used for everyday and road distances to the US survey link, a smaller subdivision historically applied in US land surveying and cadastral records.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in mile (statute) that you want to convert.
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Select the target unit as link (US survey).
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Initiate the conversion to get the result in links instantly.
Key Features
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Converts mile (statute) units to link (US survey) values accurately based on the exact conversion rate.
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Browser-based and easy to use for professionals and hobbyists alike.
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Supports use cases in land surveying, cadastral mapping, and civil engineering.
Examples
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2 mile (statute) equals 16,000 link (US survey).
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0.5 mile (statute) equals 4,000 link (US survey).
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting and converting historic land survey distances recorded in US cadastral plats.
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Reconciling modern measurements with older survey data for civil engineering projects.
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Working on land-transfer or property boundary descriptions involving legacy survey units.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this conversion when dealing specifically with historical surveying or cadastral contexts.
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Double-check units to avoid confusion between statute miles and US survey miles.
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Be cautious when integrating legacy measurements with modern metric or standardized units.
Limitations
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The US survey link is a historical unit that may slightly differ from modern measurement standards.
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Mixing units outside survey or cadastral contexts can introduce measurement errors.
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Modern land surveys tend to prefer metric or standardized foot units, reducing reliance on links.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a statute mile?
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A statute mile is a length unit equal to 5,280 feet or exactly 1,609.344 meters, commonly used for road distances and travel in the US and UK.
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What is a US survey link used for?
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The US survey link is a historical unit used for small linear measurements in land surveying and cadastral records within the United States.
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Why convert miles to links?
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Converting miles to links helps interpret and reconcile modern distances with older survey measurements in land ownership and mapping.
Key Terminology
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Mile (statute)
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A unit of length equal to 5,280 feet or exactly 1,609.344 meters, commonly used for road distances.
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Link (US survey)
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A historical unit equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain or 0.66 US survey feet, used in US land surveying.
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Cadastral Mapping
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The process of creating maps to define land ownership boundaries using survey data.