In the United States surveying system, a "link" is a unit of length that is equal to 1/100th of a chain. Each link is approximately 7.92 inches long or about 0.201168 meters. This unit is primarily used in surveying and land measurement in the United States.
Surveyors often use a chain, which is comprised of 100 links, to measure distances in land surveys. The use of links and chains allows for precise measurements of land parcels, boundaries, and property lines.
The "archin" is an obsolete unit of length that was historically used in Russia and other parts of the former Soviet Union. The length of an archin varied by region and over time, but it was typically around 28 inches or approximately 71 centimeters. In some regions, an archin could be slightly shorter or longer.
The archin was used for measuring cloth, textiles, and sometimes land. Like many traditional units of measurement, it has largely been replaced by more standardized systems, such as the metric system, in modern times. While the archin is no longer commonly used for official measurements, it may still be encountered in historical or traditional contexts in Russia and other former Soviet states.