A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Links to Decameters Converter — li to dam
Convert Link (li) to Decameter (dam) using the exact conversion factor (1 link = 0.0201168 decameter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Links to Decameters converter
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Decameter is 10 meter units.
Result = input x 0.201168 / 10.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Links to Decameters
Link and Decameter both measure length. Specifically: A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain, and decameter is 10 meter units.
Formula
decameters = links × 0.0201168
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 link equals 0.201168 base units, and 1 decameter equals 10 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct link-to-decameter factor of 0.0201168.
Simple example
1 li × 0.0201168 = 0.0201168 dam
1 link = 0.0201168 decameters.
Real-world example
10 li × 0.0201168 = 0.201168 dam
10 links = 0.201168 decameters.
Conversion table
| Link (li) | Decameter (dam) |
|---|---|
| 1 li | 0.0201168 dam |
| 5 li | 0.100584 dam |
| 10 li | 0.201168 dam |
| 21.0975 li | 0.424414188 dam |
| 42.195 li | 0.848828376 dam |
| 100 li | 2.01168 dam |
Reverse conversion: Decameter to Link
0.0201168 dam × 49.70969538 = 1 li
0.0201168 decameters = 1 link.
links = decameters × 49.709695379
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Decameter to Link.
Understanding the Link (li)
A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Understanding the Decameter (dam)
Decameter is 10 meter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many decameters are in 1 link?
1 link equals 0.0201168 decameters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert link to decameter?
Multiply the link value by 0.0201168. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert decameter back to link?
Use the reverse factor: 1 decameter equals 49.70969538 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 decameter?
Decameter (dam) is a unit of length.
Is the link to decameter conversion exact?
Yes. Both link and decameter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.0201168 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.