Hectometer is 100 meter units.
Hectometers to Links Converter — hm to li
Convert Hectometer (hm) to Link (li) using the exact conversion factor (1 hectometer = 497.0969538 link). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Hectometers 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 100 / 0.201168.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Hectometers to Links
Hectometer and Link both measure length. Specifically: Hectometer is 100 meter units, and a surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Formula
links = hectometers × 497.09695379
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 hectometer equals 100 base units, and 1 link equals 0.201168 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct hectometer-to-link factor of 497.09695379.
Simple example
1 hm × 497.0969538 = 497.0969538 li
1 hectometer = 497.0969538 links.
Real-world example
10 hm × 497.0969538 = 4,970.969538 li
10 hectometers = 4,970.969538 links.
Conversion table
| Hectometer (hm) | Link (li) |
|---|---|
| 1 hm | 497.0969538 li |
| 5 hm | 2,485.484769 li |
| 10 hm | 4,970.969538 li |
| 21.0975 hm | 10,487.50298 li |
| 42.195 hm | 20,975.00597 li |
| 100 hm | 49,709.69538 li |
Reverse conversion: Link to Hectometer
497.0969538 li × 0.00201168 = 1 hm
497.0969538 links = 1 hectometers.
hectometers = links × 0.00201168
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Link to Hectometer.
Understanding the Hectometer (hm)
Hectometer is 100 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 hectometer?
1 hectometer equals 497.0969538 links, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert hectometer to link?
Multiply the hectometer value by 497.0969538. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert link back to hectometer?
Use the reverse factor: 1 link equals 0.00201168 hectometers. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a hectometer?
Hectometer (hm) is a unit of length.
What is a link?
Link (li) is a unit of length.
Is the hectometer to link conversion exact?
Yes. Both hectometer and link are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 497.0969538 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.