What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms length measurements from miles, an English unit commonly used for land distances, into links, a historic surveying unit. It is tailored for applications involving historic land records and cadastral mapping.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in miles you want to convert
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Select the source unit as mile (mi, mi(Int))
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Select the target unit as link (li)
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Click convert to see the result in links
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Use the output for your land surveying or historical research needs
Key Features
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Converts miles (mi, mi(Int)) to links (li) accurately
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Supports units used in land measurement and surveying
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Browser-based and simple to use
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Provides conversion formulas and real examples
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Facilitates understanding of historical land documents
Examples
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1 mile equals 8,000 links
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2.5 miles equals 20,000 links (2.5 × 8,000)
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Useful for converting distances from historic cadastral surveys
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting old land deeds and property descriptions
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Reconstructing boundaries from 18th–19th century cadastral maps
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Academic and professional studies involving imperial length units
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Comparing modern distances with historic land measurements
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the context of your historic documents before conversion
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Remember that links are mainly relevant to surveying records from the 18th and 19th centuries
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Use the conversion formula: 1 mile = 8,000 links
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Cross-check results with known property boundary information when possible
Limitations
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Link is a historic unit not commonly used today
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Conversion assumes historical accuracy which may vary
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Modern surveying generally uses metric or standardized imperial units instead
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The tool is intended mainly for historical and academic purposes
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the exact conversion from miles to links?
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One mile equals 8,000 links as established by the defined conversion rate.
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Why is the link unit important for land surveying?
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Links were historically used in surveying with Gunter's chain and appear in old land deeds and cadastral records.
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Can I use this tool for modern land measurements?
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This tool is mainly suited for historical contexts since modern surveying uses metric or other standardized imperial units.
Key Terminology
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Mile (mi, mi(Int))
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An English length unit equal to exactly 1,609.344 metres, widely used for road distances and land measurements.
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Link (li)
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A historic English surveying unit, 1/100 of Gunter's chain, equal to 0.201168 metres, used mainly in 18th–19th century land measurement.
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Gunter's chain
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A historic surveying tool comprised of 100 links, used for measuring land distances.