Centimeter is 0.01 meter units.
Centimeters to Links Converter — cm to li
Convert Centimeter (cm) to Link (li) using the exact conversion factor (1 centimeter = 0.0497096954 link). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Centimeters to Links converter
Converter
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Convert SI, imperial, US customary, astronomical, scientific, and historical length units.
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 0.01 / 0.201168.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Centimeters to Links
Centimeter and Link both measure length. Centimeter is most often used for everyday small-object and body measurement (height, clothing sizes) outside the us.
Formula
links = centimeters × 0.049709695379
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 centimeter equals 0.01 base units, and 1 link equals 0.201168 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct centimeter-to-link factor of 0.049709695379.
Simple example
1 cm × 0.04970969538 = 0.0497096954 li
1 centimeter = 0.0497096954 links.
Real-world example
10 cm × 0.04970969538 = 0.4970969538 li
10 centimeters = 0.4970969538 links.
Conversion table
| Centimeter (cm) | Link (li) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.0497096954 li |
| 5 cm | 0.2485484769 li |
| 10 cm | 0.4970969538 li |
| 21.0975 cm | 1.048750298 li |
| 42.195 cm | 2.097500597 li |
| 100 cm | 4.970969538 li |
Reverse conversion: Link to Centimeter
0.0497096954 li × 20.1168 = 1 cm
0.0497096954 links = 1 centimeters.
centimeters = links × 20.1168
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Link to Centimeter.
Understanding the Centimeter
Centimeter (cm) measures distance. A centimeter is one-hundredth of a meter. It is classified as a SI derived (metric prefix) unit.
Where it's used: Standard small-length unit worldwide except the US
Uses of the Centimeter today
- Everyday small-object and body measurement (height, clothing sizes) outside the US
- Construction and manufacturing tolerances internationally
History of the Centimeter
The centimeter follows directly from the meter via the 'centi-' SI prefix (10⁻²), introduced with the metric system in the 1790s.
Historical origin. Centimeter was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Understanding the Link (li)
A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Centimeter — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure — SI prefixes — Defines 'centi-' as the prefix for 10⁻².
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Frequently asked questions
How many links are in 1 centimeter?
1 centimeter equals 0.0497096954 links, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert centimeter to link?
Multiply the centimeter value by 0.04970969538. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert link back to centimeter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 link equals 20.1168 centimeters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a centimeter?
Centimeter (cm) measures distance. A centimeter is one-hundredth of a meter. It is classified as a SI derived (metric prefix) unit.
What is a link?
Link (li) is a unit of length.
Is the centimeter to link conversion exact?
Yes. Both centimeter and link are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.04970969538 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
Where is the centimeter still used today?
Standard small-length unit worldwide except the US