An inch is exactly 0.0254 meters.
Inches to Links Converter — in to li
Convert Inch (in) to Link (li) using the exact conversion factor (1 inch = 0.1262626263 link). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Inches to Links converter
Converter
Length Converter
Convert SI, imperial, US customary, astronomical, scientific, and historical length units.
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 0.0254 / 0.201168.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Inches to Links
Inch and Link both measure length. Inch is most often used for screen and display size measurement worldwide (even in metric countries).
Formula
links = inches × 0.126262626263
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 inch equals 0.0254 base units, and 1 link equals 0.201168 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct inch-to-link factor of 0.126262626263.
Simple example
1 in × 0.1262626263 = 0.1262626263 li
1 inch = 0.1262626263 links.
Real-world example
10 in × 0.1262626263 = 1.262626263 li
10 inches = 1.262626263 links.
Conversion table
| Inch (in) | Link (li) |
|---|---|
| 1 in | 0.1262626263 li |
| 5 in | 0.6313131313 li |
| 10 in | 1.262626263 li |
| 21.0975 in | 2.663825758 li |
| 42.195 in | 5.327651515 li |
| 100 in | 12.62626263 li |
Reverse conversion: Link to Inch
0.1262626263 li × 7.92 = 1 in
0.1262626263 links = 1 inches.
inches = links × 7.92
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Link to Inch.
Understanding the Inch
Inch (in) measures distance. The international inch is defined as exactly 25.4 millimeters. It is classified as a US/imperial customary unit.
Where it's used: United States and United Kingdom (small measurements, screen sizes, hardware)
Uses of the Inch today
- Screen and display size measurement worldwide (even in metric countries)
- US/UK small-object and body measurement
- Hardware, tools, and pipe fittings (US)
History of the Inch
The inch traces to medieval England, traditionally defined as the length of three barleycorns, later standardized as 1/12 of a foot. The international inch (exactly 25.4 mm) was fixed by the same 1959 agreement that standardized the foot and yard.
Historical origin. Inch was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Understanding the Link (li)
A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Inch — sources
- NIST — International yard and pound (1959) — Fixes the modern inch at exactly 25.4 millimeters.
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Frequently asked questions
How many links are in 1 inch?
1 inch equals 0.1262626263 links, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert inch to link?
Multiply the inch value by 0.1262626263. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert link back to inch?
Use the reverse factor: 1 link equals 7.92 inches. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a inch?
Inch (in) measures distance. The international inch is defined as exactly 25.4 millimeters. It is classified as a US/imperial customary unit.
What is a link?
Link (li) is a unit of length.
Is the inch to link conversion exact?
Yes. The international inch is defined as exactly 25.4 millimeters. That fixed definition is what the converter above uses, so any rounding you see is a display choice, not a limitation of the math.
Where is the inch still used today?
United States and United Kingdom (small measurements, screen sizes, hardware)