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Convert Link to Inch (li to in) 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
Inch (in) — Imperial/US unit defined exactly as 25.4 millimeters
Standard in manufacturing and consumer specs in the US, including displays and lumber. Defined metrically for exact conversions.
- Symbol: in
- System: Imperial/US customary
- Exact relations: 1 in = 25.4 mm = 2.54 cm = 0.0254 m (exact)
- Other relations: 12 in = 1 ft, 36 in = 1 yd
- Typical examples: screen sizes, pipe/nominal lumber sizes, drill bits