A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Links to Cubits Converter — li to cubit
Convert Link (li) to Cubit (cubit) using the exact conversion factor (1 link = 0.44 cubit). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Links to Cubits converter
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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 common cubit is approximated as 18 inches.
Result = input x 0.201168 / 0.4572.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Links to Cubits
Link and Cubit both measure length. Specifically: A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain, and a common cubit is approximated as 18 inches.
Formula
cubits = links × 0.44
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 link equals 0.201168 base units, and 1 cubit equals 0.4572 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct link-to-cubit factor of 0.44.
Simple example
1 li × 0.44 = 0.44 cubit
1 link = 0.44 cubits.
Real-world example
10 li × 0.44 = 4.4 cubit
10 links = 4.4 cubits.
Conversion table
| Link (li) | Cubit (cubit) |
|---|---|
| 1 li | 0.44 cubit |
| 5 li | 2.2 cubit |
| 10 li | 4.4 cubit |
| 21.0975 li | 9.2829 cubit |
| 42.195 li | 18.5658 cubit |
| 100 li | 44 cubit |
Reverse conversion: Cubit to Link
0.44 cubit × 2.272727273 = 1 li
0.44 cubits = 1 links.
links = cubits × 2.27272727273
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Cubit to Link.
Understanding the Link (li)
A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Understanding the Cubit (cubit)
A common cubit is approximated as 18 inches.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cubits are in 1 link?
1 link equals 0.44 cubits, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert link to cubit?
Multiply the link value by 0.44. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert cubit back to link?
Use the reverse factor: 1 cubit equals 2.272727273 links. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a link?
Link (li) is a unit of length.
What is a cubit?
Cubit (cubit) is a unit of length.
Is the link to cubit conversion exact?
Yes. Both link and cubit are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.44 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.