What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to convert length values from millimeters (mm), a precise metric unit, to links (li), which is a historic English unit primarily used in surveying land measurements.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value in millimeters that you want to convert.
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Select 'millimeter [mm]' as the source unit.
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Choose 'link [li]' as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent length in links.
Key Features
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Converts length from millimeters to links accurately based on historic definitions.
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Browser-based tool requiring no installation.
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Useful for interpreting old land surveys and cadastral records.
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Simple user interface suitable for both professionals and historians.
Examples
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Convert 100 millimeters to links: 100 mm equals approximately 0.4971 li.
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Convert 500 millimeters to links: 500 mm equals approximately 2.4855 li.
Common Use Cases
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Translating metric measurements into historic units used in 18th–19th century land surveying.
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Analyzing old cadastral documents and property boundary descriptions.
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Assisting genealogists and historians in interpreting land records.
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Restoring and comparing historical maps and survey data.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the context to ensure the link unit is appropriate for your measurement needs.
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Use millimeters for modern precision engineering or construction purposes.
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Refer to historic definitions when working with archival land measurement data.
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Be mindful of rounding when converting between metric and historic units.
Limitations
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The link is an archaic unit not used in modern measurement systems.
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Conversions are mostly relevant for historical and research purposes.
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Precision may be affected by rounding or variations in historic standards.
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Not suitable for current engineering or construction applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a millimeter?
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A millimeter (mm) is an SI derived unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter, used for measuring very small distances in science and engineering.
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What is a link in measurement terms?
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A link (li) is a historic English length unit used in surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain or approximately 0.201168 meters.
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When should I convert millimeters to links?
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You should convert millimeters to links when working with historical land survey data, cadastral records, or old property boundary documents.
Key Terminology
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Millimeter [mm]
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An SI derived length unit equal to one thousandth of a meter, used for precise small-scale measurements.
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Link [li]
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A historic English unit of length used in old land surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain or approximately 0.201168 meters.
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Gunter's Chain
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A measuring device historically used in surveying, where one chain equals 100 links.