Gigameter is 1000000000 meter units.
Gigameters to Links Converter — Gm to li
Convert Gigameter (Gm) to Link (li) using the exact conversion factor (1 gigameter = 4,970,969,538 link). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Gigameters 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 1e+9 / 0.201168.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Gigameters to Links
Gigameter and Link both measure length. Specifically: Gigameter is 1000000000 meter units, and a surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Formula
links = gigameters × 4970969537.9
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 gigameter equals 1000000000 base units, and 1 link equals 0.201168 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct gigameter-to-link factor of 4970969537.9.
Simple example
1 Gm × 4970969538 = 4,970,969,538 li
1 gigameter = 4,970,969,538 links.
Real-world example
10 Gm × 4970969538 = 49,709,695,380 li
10 gigameters = 49,709,695,380 links.
Conversion table
| Gigameter (Gm) | Link (li) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gm | 4,970,969,538 li |
| 5 Gm | 24,854,847,690 li |
| 10 Gm | 49,709,695,380 li |
| 21.0975 Gm | 104,875,029,800 li |
| 42.195 Gm | 209,750,059,700 li |
| 100 Gm | 497,096,953,800 li |
Reverse conversion: Link to Gigameter
1 li × 2.01168e-10 = 2.01168e-10 Gm
1 link = 2.01168e-10 gigameters.
gigameters = links × 2.01168e-10
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Link to Gigameter.
Understanding the Gigameter (Gm)
Gigameter is 1000000000 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 gigameter?
1 gigameter equals 4,970,969,538 links, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert gigameter to link?
Multiply the gigameter value by 4970969538. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert link back to gigameter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 link equals 2.01168e-10 gigameters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a gigameter?
Gigameter (Gm) is a unit of length.
What is a link?
Link (li) is a unit of length.
Is the gigameter to link conversion exact?
Yes. Both gigameter and link are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 4970969538 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.