Attometer is 1e-18 meter units.
Attometers to Links Converter — am to li
Convert Attometer (am) to Link (li) using the exact conversion factor (1 attometer = 4.97097e-18 link). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Attometers to Links converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Result = input x 1e-18 / 0.201168.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Attometers to Links
Attometer and Link both measure length. Specifically: Attometer is 1e-18 meter units, and a surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Formula
links = attometers × 4.97097e-18
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 attometer equals 1e-18 base units, and 1 link equals 0.201168 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct attometer-to-link factor of 4.97097e-18.
Simple example
1 am × 4.97097e-18 = 4.97097e-18 li
1 attometer = 4.97097e-18 links.
Real-world example
10 am × 4.97097e-18 = 4.97097e-17 li
10 attometers = 4.97097e-17 links.
Conversion table
| Attometer (am) | Link (li) |
|---|---|
| 1 am | 4.97097e-18 li |
| 5 am | 2.485485e-17 li |
| 10 am | 4.97097e-17 li |
| 21.0975 am | 1.04875e-16 li |
| 42.195 am | 2.097501e-16 li |
| 100 am | 4.97097e-16 li |
Reverse conversion: Link to Attometer
4.97097e-18 li × 2.01168e+17 = 1.000000093 am
4.97097e-18 links = 1.000000093 attometers.
attometers = links × 2.01168e+17
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Link to Attometer.
Understanding the Attometer (am)
Attometer is 1e-18 meter units.
Understanding the Link (li)
A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
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Frequently asked questions
How many links are in 1 attometer?
1 attometer equals 4.97097e-18 links, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert attometer to link?
Multiply the attometer value by 4.97097e-18. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert link back to attometer?
Use the reverse factor: 1 link equals 2.01168e+17 attometers. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a attometer?
Attometer (am) is a unit of length.
What is a link?
Link (li) is a unit of length.
Is the attometer to link conversion exact?
Yes. Both attometer and link are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 4.97097e-18 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.