What Is This Tool?
This converter allows users to transform length measurements from the mile (US survey) unit into links. It is particularly useful for interpreting historical surveying data, land maps, and legal property descriptions that use these legacy units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Input the value in mile (US survey) that you want to convert.
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Select link as the target unit for conversion.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent value in links.
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Review the result, which reflects the historical unit conversion.
Key Features
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Converts mile (US survey) to link units accurately based on defined equivalences.
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Supports use cases in historical surveying, cadastral mapping, and land record interpretation.
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Provides clear conversion examples to guide users.
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation.
Examples
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Convert 2 miles (US survey) to links: result is 16,000.032 links.
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Convert 0.5 mile (US survey) to links: result is 4,000.008 links.
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting and translating historical land measurements from US survey miles to links.
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Working with cadastral and land survey data recorded in legacy units.
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Assisting in mapping and property boundary reconstruction using old surveying records.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this tool primarily for historical data interpretation and archival records.
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Cross-check converted values when working with legal property documents for accuracy.
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Understand that this conversion relates to units no longer common in modern surveying.
Limitations
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The link unit is historic and rarely used in current measurements.
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Conversions may have slight rounding differences due to legacy unit definitions.
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Modern surveying typically employs metric units, so conversions are mostly for specialized or archival use.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why convert from mile (US survey) to link?
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This conversion helps interpret historical land records and cadastral data where both units are used to describe property boundaries.
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Is the link unit still used today?
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The link is a historic unit mainly seen in old surveying and cadastral records, not commonly used in modern measurements.
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Can this tool be used for modern surveying?
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No, modern surveying mostly uses metric units; this tool is designed for historical and archival purposes.
Key Terminology
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Mile (US survey)
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A unit of length equal to 5,280 US survey feet, used in US cadastral and geodetic surveying.
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Link
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A historic unit of length used in surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain, mainly appearing in 18th–19th century land records.
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Cadastral
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Relating to the detailed records of the extent, value, and ownership of land for taxation or legal purposes.