What Is This Tool?
This online converter allows users to translate lengths measured in the traditional reed unit into the US survey link (li) unit. It supports professionals and researchers working with historical or regional measurements, enabling better understanding and application in modern contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in reeds that you want to convert
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Select the 'reed' as the input unit and 'link (US survey) [li]' as the output unit
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent length in US survey links
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Use the result for historical research, surveying, or legal purposes
Key Features
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Converts obsolete and regional reed length units to the US survey link (li) unit
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Supports analysis of historical land records and cadastral data
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation
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Facilitates the interpretation of legacy surveying and mapping documents
Examples
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Convert 2 reeds to US survey links: 2 × 13.6363363636 = 27.2726727272 links
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Convert 0.5 reed to US survey links: 0.5 × 13.6363363636 = 6.8181681818 links
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting historical land records that use reeds for length
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Cadastral mapping involving legacy US land survey data in links
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Archaeological and ethnographic research requiring conversions between archaic length units
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Civil engineering projects reconciling old survey measurements with modern data
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the historical context of the reed measurement as its length may vary by region and period
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Use the tool to aid legal or land boundary research by standardizing older units
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Consider further converting US survey links into metric or modern units if needed
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Cross-check results with known survey data for best accuracy
Limitations
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The reed length varies historically and regionally, so the conversion is an approximation
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The US survey link is a historical unit and may require additional conversion for modern applications
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Legacy measurement inconsistencies may affect precise interpretation
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a reed as a unit of length?
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A reed is an obsolete or regional length unit historically based on the length of a reed plant or measuring rod, and its exact value differed by location and time.
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Why convert reeds to US survey links?
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Converting reeds to US survey links helps translate historical or regional measurements into a standardized unit used in US land surveying, improving clarity in legacy records.
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Is the conversion exact?
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No, the conversion involves approximation because the reed varies historically, and the US survey link is also a historical unit.
Key Terminology
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Reed
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A historical or regional unit of length, originally based on the length of a reed plant or measuring rod, varying by location and period.
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Link (US survey) [li]
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A historical US land surveying unit equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, approximately 0.201168 meters, used in cadastral mapping and legacy survey data.
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Gunter's Chain
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A surveying measuring device historically used in the United States, divided into 100 links, with each link representing a small subdivision of length.