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Convert Link to Foot (li to ft) instantly with accurate, readable results.
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Link - traditional surveying length unit
Link is a historical unit used in land surveying as 1/100 of a Gunter’s chain. Used on cadastral maps, field books, and deeds throughout the English-speaking world.
- Symbols: l, lk, or lnk (varies)
- System: Imperial/US customary (historic surveying)
- Exact relations: 1 link = 1/100 chain = 1/25 rod = 0.66 ft = 7.92 in
- Metric equivalents: 1 link = 0.201168 m (exact); 100 links = 20.1168 m (1 chain)
- Typical examples: parcel frontage like “12 ch 37 lks”; old plats listing sides in chains and links
Foot (ft) — Imperial/US unit defined exactly as 0.3048 meters
Common for human height, room dimensions, and construction. Part of the feet–inches notation in building trades.
- Symbol: ft
- System: Imperial/US customary
- Exact relations: 1 ft = 0.3048 m = 30.48 cm = 304.8 mm (exact)
- Other relations: 1 ft = 12 in, 3 ft = 1 yd
- Typical examples: ceiling heights, floor plans, ladder lengths