Decimeter is 0.1 meter units.
Decimeters to Links Converter — dm to li
Convert Decimeter (dm) to Link (li) using the exact conversion factor (1 decimeter = 0.4970969538 link). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Decimeters 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 0.1 / 0.201168.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Decimeters to Links
Decimeter and Link both measure length. Specifically: Decimeter is 0.1 meter units, and a surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Formula
links = decimeters × 0.49709695379
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 decimeter equals 0.1 base units, and 1 link equals 0.201168 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct decimeter-to-link factor of 0.49709695379.
Simple example
1 dm × 0.4970969538 = 0.4970969538 li
1 decimeter = 0.4970969538 links.
Real-world example
10 dm × 0.4970969538 = 4.970969538 li
10 decimeters = 4.970969538 links.
Conversion table
| Decimeter (dm) | Link (li) |
|---|---|
| 1 dm | 0.4970969538 li |
| 5 dm | 2.485484769 li |
| 10 dm | 4.970969538 li |
| 21.0975 dm | 10.48750298 li |
| 42.195 dm | 20.97500597 li |
| 100 dm | 49.70969538 li |
Reverse conversion: Link to Decimeter
0.4970969538 li × 2.01168 = 1 dm
0.4970969538 links = 1 decimeters.
decimeters = links × 2.01168
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Link to Decimeter.
Understanding the Decimeter (dm)
Decimeter is 0.1 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 decimeter?
1 decimeter equals 0.4970969538 links, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert decimeter to link?
Multiply the decimeter value by 0.4970969538. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert link back to decimeter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 link equals 2.01168 decimeters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a decimeter?
Decimeter (dm) is a unit of length.
What is a link?
Link (li) is a unit of length.
Is the decimeter to link conversion exact?
Yes. Both decimeter and link are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.4970969538 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.