A common cubit is approximated as 18 inches.
Cubits to Links Converter — cubit to li
Convert Cubit (cubit) to Link (li) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubit = 2.272727273 link). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Cubits to Links converter
Converter
Length Converter
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 0.4572 / 0.201168.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Cubits to Links
Cubit and Link both measure length. Specifically: A common cubit is approximated as 18 inches, and a surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Formula
links = cubits × 2.27272727273
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 cubit equals 0.4572 base units, and 1 link equals 0.201168 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubit-to-link factor of 2.27272727273.
Simple example
1 cubit × 2.272727273 = 2.272727273 li
1 cubit = 2.272727273 links.
Real-world example
10 cubit × 2.272727273 = 22.72727273 li
10 cubits = 22.72727273 links.
Conversion table
| Cubit (cubit) | Link (li) |
|---|---|
| 1 cubit | 2.272727273 li |
| 5 cubit | 11.36363636 li |
| 10 cubit | 22.72727273 li |
| 21.0975 cubit | 47.94886364 li |
| 42.195 cubit | 95.89772727 li |
| 100 cubit | 227.2727273 li |
Reverse conversion: Link to Cubit
2.272727273 li × 0.44 = 1 cubit
2.272727273 links = 1 cubits.
cubits = links × 0.44
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Link to Cubit.
Understanding the Cubit (cubit)
A common cubit is approximated as 18 inches.
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 cubit?
1 cubit equals 2.272727273 links, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubit to link?
Multiply the cubit value by 2.272727273. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert link back to cubit?
Use the reverse factor: 1 link equals 0.44 cubits. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a cubit?
Cubit (cubit) is a unit of length.
What is a link?
Link (li) is a unit of length.
Is the cubit to link conversion exact?
Yes. Both cubit and link are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 2.272727273 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.