What is a Russian archin?

It is an obsolete Russian unit of length equal to 16 vershoks or 28 English inches, used before metrication mainly in trade and crafts.

What does 1 link [li] represent?

A link is a historic English surveying length unit equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain, measuring 0.66 feet or approximately 0.201168 metres.

Why convert Russian archin to Link [li]?

This conversion helps interpret old Russian length measurements in terms of historic English surveying units for mapping, land records, and restoration.

How to Convert from Russian archin to Link [li]

Learn how to convert the obsolete Russian unit of length, Russian archin, into the historic English surveying unit, Link [li]. This tool assists with interpreting historical documents and restoring heritage measurements.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter facilitates the transformation of measurements from Russian archin, an old Russian length unit, to the Link [li], a historical English surveying length unit. It supports historical research, restoration, and cadastral studies by enabling accurate translation between these older units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value measured in Russian archin
Select Russian archin as the source unit
Choose Link [li] as the desired target unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in links
Use the result for historical document interpretation or restoration projects

Key Features

Converts measurements from Russian archin to Link [li] units with ease
Supports historical and cadastral research involving 18th–19th century documents
Browser-based and easy to use without installing software
Helps restore heritage textiles, garments, and architectural elements
Facilitates comparison between pre-metric Russian and English surveying units

Examples

2 Russian archins equal about 7.07 Link [li]
0.5 Russian archin converts to approximately 1.7677 Link [li]

Common Use Cases

Interpreting lengths on 18th–19th century Russian maps and trade documents
Converting measurements in historic property records to English units
Restoring architectural features or garments originally measured in Russian archins
Analyzing old cadastral and land boundary descriptions using English links
Supporting academic research on historical land surveying practices

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the historical context when working with obsolete units like archin or link
Use original source documents carefully to ensure accuracy of measurement values
Apply conversion only for historical or restoration research where relevant
Cross-check results with known reference conversions when possible
Avoid using this conversion for modern measurements due to obsolescence

Limitations

Both units are outdated and seldom used in contemporary measurements
Minor rounding differences can occur from original approximations historically applied
Accuracy depends on the precision of old records and context of the measurement
Not suitable for current technical or engineering length conversions
Applicable mainly to historical and academic purposes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Russian archin?: It is an obsolete Russian unit of length equal to 16 vershoks or 28 English inches, used before metrication mainly in trade and crafts.
What does 1 link [li] represent?: A link is a historic English surveying length unit equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain, measuring 0.66 feet or approximately 0.201168 metres.
Why convert Russian archin to Link [li]?: This conversion helps interpret old Russian length measurements in terms of historic English surveying units for mapping, land records, and restoration.

Key Terminology

Russian archin: An obsolete Russian length unit equal to 16 vershoks or 28 English inches, used mainly before metrication in trade and crafts.
Link [li]: A historic English surveying unit of length equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain, approximately 0.66 feet, used in land measurement.
Gunter's chain: A traditional surveying chain used in England, comprising 100 links, each link measuring the length called a link [li].

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit is roughly equivalent to 28 English inches?

Link [li]

Russian archin

Gunter's chain

What was the link [li] primarily used for?

Surveying land in historical England

Measuring textiles in Russia

Modern construction measurements

Why are the Russian archin and link units mostly converted today?

For academic and historical research

For daily length measurements

For modern engineering projects

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