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A unit of length used in land surveys, named for the links of the chain formerly used by surveyors. There are 100 links in one (1) chain. One (1) link is equal to 0.66 feet, 0.04 rods, 0.01 chains, or 0.20 meters.
For equivalents, conversion factors, and examples, see Link equivalents and conversions and the various Converting links to... entries.

Added: Wed Oct 31 2007
Last Modified: Sat Feb 16 2008

Related Terms

Survey Chain - Gunter's or surveyor's Feet (ft) Rod Meter (m) Link equivalents and conversions Converting links to feet (ft) Converting links to meters (m) Converting links to chains Converting links to rods, poles, or perches Converting links to furlongs Converting links to inches (in) Converting links to yards Converting links to miles Converting links to kilometers (km) Converting links to centimeters (cm)

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