A fathom is six feet.
Fathoms to Links Converter — ftm to li
Convert Fathom (ftm) to Link (li) using the exact conversion factor (1 fathom = 9.090909091 link). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Fathoms to Links converter
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A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Result = input x 1.8288 / 0.201168.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Fathoms to Links
Fathom and Link both measure length. Specifically: A fathom is six feet, and a surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Formula
links = fathoms × 9.09090909091
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 fathom equals 1.8288 base units, and 1 link equals 0.201168 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct fathom-to-link factor of 9.09090909091.
Simple example
1 ftm × 9.090909091 = 9.090909091 li
1 fathom = 9.090909091 links.
Real-world example
10 ftm × 9.090909091 = 90.90909091 li
10 fathoms = 90.90909091 links.
Conversion table
| Fathom (ftm) | Link (li) |
|---|---|
| 1 ftm | 9.090909091 li |
| 5 ftm | 45.45454545 li |
| 10 ftm | 90.90909091 li |
| 21.0975 ftm | 191.7954545 li |
| 42.195 ftm | 383.5909091 li |
| 100 ftm | 909.0909091 li |
Reverse conversion: Link to Fathom
9.090909091 li × 0.11 = 1 ftm
9.090909091 links = 1 fathoms.
fathoms = links × 0.11
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Link to Fathom.
Understanding the Fathom (ftm)
A fathom is six feet.
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 fathom?
1 fathom equals 9.090909091 links, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert fathom to link?
Multiply the fathom value by 9.090909091. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert link back to fathom?
Use the reverse factor: 1 link equals 0.11 fathoms. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a fathom?
Fathom (ftm) is a unit of length.
What is a link?
Link (li) is a unit of length.
Is the fathom to link conversion exact?
Yes. Both fathom and link are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 9.090909091 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.