What is a Russian archin?

The Russian archin is an obsolete unit of length formerly used in Russia, roughly equal to 28 English inches or 0.7112 meters.

What does the US survey link represent?

The US survey link is a subdivision of Gunter’s chain used in land surveying, equivalent to 0.66 US survey feet or about 0.201168 meters.

Why convert from Russian archin to US survey link?

Converting helps to interpret and reconcile historical Russian measurements with American land surveying data for research, mapping, and engineering.

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

Convert between the Russian archin and the US survey link units of length accurately and efficiently using this dedicated converter tool.

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Russian archin to Link (US survey) [li] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This online converter transforms lengths from the Russian archin, a historic Russian measure, to the US survey link, a traditional American surveying unit. It facilitates understanding and integrating legacy measurements in historical, cadastral, and engineering contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the numeric value in Russian archins into the input field
Select Russian archin as the 'From' unit and link (US survey) [li] as the 'To' unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in links
Use the result to assist with measurement analysis and documentation
Repeat the steps for additional conversions as needed

Key Features

Converts length values from Russian archins to US survey links
Supports interpretation of historical and archival measurement data
Browser-based tool requiring no installation
Uses established conversion rates derived from recognized definitions
Ideal for restoration, surveying, and historical research projects

Examples

Convert 2 Russian archins to links: 2 × 3.5353464646 = 7.0706929292 links
Convert 5 Russian archins to links: 5 × 3.5353464646 = 17.676732323 links

Common Use Cases

Interpreting old Russian measurements in historical maps and property documents
Converting dimensions for restoration of artifacts or buildings measured in arshins
Reconciling legacy Russian lengths with US land surveying units in cadastral maps
Supporting civil engineering projects requiring alignment of different measurement systems

Tips & Best Practices

Verify measurements are originally in Russian archins for accurate conversion
Use the converter when dealing with historical or archival length data
Consider unit context to ensure proper application in surveying or restoration
Double-check results when integrating with modern metric or US customary units
Apply this tool in conjunction with original documentation for best accuracy

Limitations

Russian archin is an obsolete unit with values that may vary regionally and historically
The US survey link is a historical measure mostly replaced by modern units
Conversion accuracy can be affected by rounding and differences in surveying standards
Both units are seldom used outside of historical and archival contexts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Russian archin?: The Russian archin is an obsolete unit of length formerly used in Russia, roughly equal to 28 English inches or 0.7112 meters.
What does the US survey link represent?: The US survey link is a subdivision of Gunter’s chain used in land surveying, equivalent to 0.66 US survey feet or about 0.201168 meters.
Why convert from Russian archin to US survey link?: Converting helps to interpret and reconcile historical Russian measurements with American land surveying data for research, mapping, and engineering.

Key Terminology

Russian archin: An obsolete Russian length unit equal to 16 vershoks, about 28 English inches or 0.7112 meters.
US survey link: A historical US land surveying unit equal to 1/100 of a Gunter’s chain or 0.66 US survey feet.
Gunter's chain: A measuring device in land surveying equal to 66 US survey feet, subdivided into 100 links.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of unit is the Russian archin?

A currency unit

A historical length unit

A temperature scale

The US survey link is primarily used in which field?

Land surveying

Medical measurements

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One Russian archin converts approximately to how many US survey links?

1.5 links

3.54 links

10 links

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