What Is This Tool?
This tool allows you to convert lengths from the nautical league (international), a maritime historical unit, into the link (US survey), a small land surveying measurement used in the United States. It aids in translating old nautical distances into precise units for land survey records and cadastral mapping.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value in nautical leagues (int.)
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Select nautical league (int.) as the original unit and link (US survey) [li] as the target unit
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Click convert to see the result in US survey links
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Use the output for historical analysis or surveying purposes
Key Features
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Converts nautical league (int.) to link (US survey) [li] accurately based on established conversion rates
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Ideal for historical and archival maritime distance interpretations
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Supports land surveying and property boundary reconciliation
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Browser-based and easy to use with no installation required
Examples
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2 Nautical leagues (int.) equal 55,237.30303 Link (US survey) [li]
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0.5 Nautical league (int.) equals 13,809.32576 Link (US survey) [li]
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting distances on historical nautical charts and sailing logs from the 18th and 19th centuries
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Converting maritime measurements to SI units and US survey units for archival or legal analysis
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Reconciling legacy land survey plats and deed boundaries with modern measurement systems
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Supporting cadastral mapping and civil engineering projects involving historical data
Tips & Best Practices
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Double-check unit selections before converting to ensure accurate results
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Use conversions primarily for historical research and archival purposes due to the obsolescence of the nautical league
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Be cautious of minor differences in survey foot definitions when comparing results across systems
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Keep legacy and modern survey data clearly distinguished in project documentation
Limitations
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Variations in survey foot definitions may cause small rounding discrepancies
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Nautical league (int.) is an obsolete unit rarely used outside historical contexts
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Conversions should be used cautiously when integrating data across different measurement standards
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a nautical league (int.)?
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It is a historical maritime length unit equal to 3 international nautical miles or 5,556 meters, used mainly in historical nautical charts and sailing logs.
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What is a US survey link?
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A US survey link is a small length unit used in land surveying equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, approximately 0.201168 meters.
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Why convert nautical leagues to links?
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Converting helps to translate historical maritime distances into land survey units for accurate comparison with legacy cadastral records.
Key Terminology
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Nautical league (int.)
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A historical maritime length unit equal to 3 international nautical miles or 5,556 meters, used primarily in old nautical charts.
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Link (US survey) [li]
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A small land surveying unit equal to 1/100 of a Gunter’s chain, approximately 0.201168 meters, used in US cadastral records.
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Gunter’s chain
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A historical surveying tool consisting of 66 US survey feet, used as the basis for defining the link unit.