What is a pole in land measurement?

A pole is a traditional English unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, historically used in surveying and land measurement.

How many links are in one pole?

One pole is equal to 25 links, a historic surveying unit.

Why convert from pole to link [li]?

Converting from pole to link helps translate traditional land measurement units into finer subdivisions used in historical surveying and cadastral mapping.

How to Convert from Pole to Link [li]

An easy-to-use tool for converting traditional land measurement units from pole to link [li], helping interpret historical surveying and cadastral records.

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Pole to Link [li] Conversion Table

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Pole to Link [li] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms measurements from the pole, a traditional English unit used in land surveying, into links [li], another historic surveying unit. It supports users in interpreting and updating historical land and property documents.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in poles that you want to convert
Select 'pole' as the input unit and 'link [li]' as the output unit
Click convert to get the equivalent measurement in links
View the converted value to help interpret historical surveying data

Key Features

Converts pole units to link [li] based on the historical conversion rate
Supports understanding of old land measurement systems and cadastral records
Browser-based, simple interface suitable for researchers and surveyors
Facilitates analysis of historical agricultural and property boundary data

Examples

2 Poles converts to 50 Link [li]
0.5 Pole converts to 12.5 Link [li]

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances and boundaries in historical British and colonial property deeds
Converting old survey measurements for cadastral record updates
Understanding dimensions in historical agricultural or civil engineering documents
Reconstructing property boundaries and maps from historical records

Tips & Best Practices

Use this conversion primarily for historical and archival land measurement needs
Cross-reference converted values with original documents for accuracy
Be mindful of regional variations in historical unit definitions
Use alongside other historical surveying units for comprehensive analysis

Limitations

Both pole and link [li] are largely historical units not common in modern surveying
Precision may be affected by the original measurement methods used historically
Conversion is mainly suited for interpreting legacy documents, not current engineering
Regional differences in definitions may lead to slight variations in conversions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a pole in land measurement?: A pole is a traditional English unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, historically used in surveying and land measurement.
How many links are in one pole?: One pole is equal to 25 links, a historic surveying unit.
Why convert from pole to link [li]?: Converting from pole to link helps translate traditional land measurement units into finer subdivisions used in historical surveying and cadastral mapping.

Key Terminology

Pole: A traditional English unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, used historically in surveying and land measurement.
Link [li]: A historic English unit of length equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain, commonly used in 18th–19th century land surveying.
Cadastral Records: Documents and maps related to land ownership, boundaries, and property details used in surveying and land management.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit is larger in length?

Link [li]

Pole

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Interpreting historical land measurements

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