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How to Convert from Pole to Link (US survey) [li]

How to Convert from Pole to Link (US survey) [li]

Learn how to convert measurements from pole, a traditional English unit, to the US survey link, a historical American surveying unit. Ideal for interpreting historical land records and updating cadastral data.

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Pole to Link (US survey) [li] Conversion Table

Pole Link (US survey) [li]

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Pole to Link (US survey) [li] Conversion Table
Pole Link (US survey) [li]

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows users to transform length values from poles, an old English surveying unit, into links (US survey), a smaller subdivision used in American land surveying. It helps bridge historical British and US land measurement systems.

How to Use This Tool?

  • Enter the length value in poles into the input field
  • Select 'pole' as the from-unit and 'link (US survey)' as the to-unit
  • Click the convert button to get the equivalent value in links (US survey)
  • Refer to example conversions for guidance if needed
  • Use the results to interpret or update historical land measurement data

Key Features

  • Converts pole units to link (US survey) with precise historical conversion rates
  • Supports land surveying, cadastral, and agricultural measurement contexts
  • Facilitates updating legacy records from British and US colonial property deeds
  • Easy-to-use interface suitable for civil engineering and land management projects
  • Provides example calculations for clarity

Examples

  • Converting 2 poles: 2 × 24.99995 = 49.9999 links (US survey)
  • Converting 0.5 pole: 0.5 × 24.99995 = 12.499975 links (US survey)

Common Use Cases

  • Interpreting historical British and colonial property measurements expressed in poles
  • Updating cadastral mapping by converting poles to US survey links
  • Resolving distance measurements in old agricultural and civil engineering documents
  • Assisting land-transfer projects that reconcile historic and modern surveying units
  • Analyzing legacy US land survey plats and deed dimensions

Tips & Best Practices

  • Always verify which unit standard applies to your source data (British pole or US survey link)
  • Use this converter to assist with legacy document interpretation, not as a replacement for modern units
  • Double-check conversions when reconciling data from different surveying eras
  • Be aware of potential rounding differences inherent in historical units
  • Combine this tool with cadastral mapping software for comprehensive land analysis

Limitations

  • Both pole and link are historic units, so modern projects should use metric or standard imperial lengths for precision
  • Small rounding differences may arise due to variations like the US survey foot versus international foot
  • Conversion accuracy depends on consistent historical unit definitions relevant to the survey time and region
  • This tool does not address measurement errors or unit discrepancies beyond the defined conversion rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a pole in land measurement?
A pole is a traditional English unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, commonly used in surveying and land measurements, especially in historical British contexts.

How many links (US survey) equal one pole?
One pole equals 24.99995 links in the US survey system, where each link is 1/100 of a Gunter's chain.

Why convert poles to links (US survey)?
Converting poles to links helps interpret and update historical British land measurements into the American surveying system, useful for cadastral mapping and property deed analysis.

Key Terminology

Pole
A traditional English length unit equal to 16.5 feet, used historically in surveying and land measurement.
Link (US survey)
A historical US length unit equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain (0.66 feet), used as a subdivision for land surveying.
Gunter's chain
A surveying measuring device historically equal to 66 US survey feet, used to define the length of one chain.

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