Decameter is 10 meter units.
Decameters to Links Converter — dam to li
Convert Decameter (dam) to Link (li) using the exact conversion factor (1 decameter = 49.70969538 link). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Decameters 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 10 / 0.201168.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Decameters to Links
Decameter and Link both measure length. Specifically: Decameter is 10 meter units, and a surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Formula
links = decameters × 49.709695379
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 decameter equals 10 base units, and 1 link equals 0.201168 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct decameter-to-link factor of 49.709695379.
Simple example
1 dam × 49.70969538 = 49.70969538 li
1 decameter = 49.70969538 links.
Real-world example
10 dam × 49.70969538 = 497.0969538 li
10 decameters = 497.0969538 links.
Conversion table
| Decameter (dam) | Link (li) |
|---|---|
| 1 dam | 49.70969538 li |
| 5 dam | 248.5484769 li |
| 10 dam | 497.0969538 li |
| 21.0975 dam | 1,048.750298 li |
| 42.195 dam | 2,097.500597 li |
| 100 dam | 4,970.969538 li |
Reverse conversion: Link to Decameter
49.70969538 li × 0.0201168 = 1 dam
49.70969538 links = 1 decameters.
decameters = links × 0.0201168
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Link to Decameter.
Understanding the Decameter (dam)
Decameter is 10 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 decameter?
1 decameter equals 49.70969538 links, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert decameter to link?
Multiply the decameter value by 49.70969538. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert link back to decameter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 link equals 0.0201168 decameters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a decameter?
Decameter (dam) is a unit of length.
What is a link?
Link (li) is a unit of length.
Is the decameter to link conversion exact?
Yes. Both decameter and link are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 49.70969538 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.