What Is This Tool?
This online converter allows you to convert length measurements from rod (US survey) to link, units commonly used in historical land surveying and cadastral records. It's designed to help interpret old property descriptions and survey data accurately.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in rod (US survey) units you want to convert
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Select 'rod (US survey)' as the input unit and 'link' as the output unit
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent measurement in links
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Use the results to assist in understanding historical land measurements and surveys
Key Features
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Converts rod (US survey) to link using exact conversion rates
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Supports legacy surveying units used in historical land measurement
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Easy-to-use interface suitable for online use
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Applicable for interpreting old deeds, maps, and cadastral documents
Examples
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2 Rods (US survey) equal 50.0001 Links
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0.5 Rod equals 12.500025 Links
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting distances in historical US land deeds and cadastral records
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Surveying and marking property boundaries using legacy measurements
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Converting measurements on vintage maps and survey plats to other units
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Reconstructing historical land boundaries and maps for research
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify the unit definitions involved in your historical documents
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Use this tool mainly for legacy surveying cases due to obsolescence of units
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Be aware of differences between US survey foot and international foot in related conversions
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Double-check results when working with legal or land management records
Limitations
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Minor precision variations may exist due to rounding or exact value differences
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These units are mostly obsolete and not suited for modern surveying needs
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Careful handling is required when converting between related units involving US survey foot
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a rod (US survey)?
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A rod (US survey), also called a pole or perch, is a traditional unit of length equal to exactly 16.5 US survey feet and is commonly used in historical land measurement.
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How many links are in one rod (US survey)?
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One rod (US survey) converts exactly to 25.0000500001 links, a historic surveying unit equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain.
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Why convert rod (US survey) to link?
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Converting rod to link helps interpret historical land surveys, deeds, and cadastral records that use different legacy units for precise property boundary understanding.
Key Terminology
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Rod (US survey)
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A traditional unit of length used in US land surveying, equal to exactly 16.5 US survey feet.
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Link
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A historic English surveying unit equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain, approximately 0.66 feet.
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Gunter's chain
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An old surveying tool consisting of 100 links, traditionally used for land measurement.