A twip is a typographic unit equal to 1/20 of a printer's point, used for precise layout and typesetting measurements.

What is a link (US survey)?

The link (US survey) is a historic land surveying unit equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, used mainly in old cadastral and survey records.

Why convert twips to links (US survey)?

Converting twips to links helps reconcile fine typographic or GUI layout data with historic land survey measurements in legacy documentation.

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

Easily convert length measurements from twips, a typographic unit, to US survey links, a historical land survey unit, for precise legacy data reconciliation in surveying and design.

Twip

Link (US survey) [li]

Please check your input. It must be a valid numeric value.

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

Twip	Link (US survey) [li]

Custom Unit Conversion Table Generator – Instant Printable Conversion Tables

Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

End Value

Enter the ending number (positive decimal or integer > Start Value). Example: 10, 50, 100.

Interval

Enter the step size (positive decimal > 0 and < End Value – Start Value). Example: 1.0, 2.5.

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

Explore More Length Units Converter

What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms values from twips, a fine typographic unit used in digital layout measurements, into links (US survey), a historic unit employed in land surveying for cadastral and boundary mapping in the United States.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value expressed in twips into the input field
Select 'twip' as the source unit and 'link (US survey) [li]' as the target unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent value in links
Review the converted result for use in land surveying or mapping contexts

Key Features

Simple conversion from twip to link (US survey) units
Supports niche measurement needs bridging typography and land surveying
Browser-based tool with straightforward input and output
Facilitates compatibility with legacy land survey documents and plats

Examples

Convert 1000 twips to get 0.0876822 link (US survey) [li]
Convert 500 twips to obtain 0.0438411 link (US survey) [li]

Common Use Cases

Converting typographic spacing measurements to legacy land survey units
Interpreting distances in historic US land survey plats and deeds
Mapping cadastral boundaries using older survey data
Assisting civil engineering projects needing reconciliation of modern and historic units

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure input values are accurate for precise conversion output
Use this tool primarily for legacy data interoperability between typography and surveying
Verify converted results when applying in legal cadastral or engineering contexts
Keep in mind the unit system differences when interpreting results

Limitations

Twip units are specialized for print and digital layout precision, while links (US survey) serve land measurement, limiting broad applicability
Conversions may be imprecise or impractical outside niche legacy data applications
Differing unit systems mean this tool is not suitable for general length measurement needs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a twip?: A twip is a typographic unit equal to 1/20 of a printer's point, used for precise layout and typesetting measurements.
What is a link (US survey)?: The link (US survey) is a historic land surveying unit equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, used mainly in old cadastral and survey records.
Why convert twips to links (US survey)?: Converting twips to links helps reconcile fine typographic or GUI layout data with historic land survey measurements in legacy documentation.

Key Terminology

Twip: A tiny typographic unit equal to 1/20 of a printer's point used for fine layout measurements.
Link (US survey): A historical land surveying unit equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, used in old US cadastral mapping.
Gunter's chain: A surveyor's measuring chain consisting of 66 US survey feet, subdivided into 100 links.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which measurement unit is primarily used in digital and print layout?

Link (US survey)

Twip

Gunter's chain

What is the link (US survey) mainly used for?

Desktop publishing

Land surveying

GUI control positioning

What is a key limitation when converting twips to links?

Broad applicability across fields

Specialized niche uses only

Exact general length measurement

Share Us

Similar Calculators

Online Surface Current Density Units Converter Online Heat Flux Density Units Converter Online Heat Density Units Converter Online Weight and Mass Units Converter Online Flow Molar Units Converter