A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Links to Decimeters Converter — li to dm
Convert Link (li) to Decimeter (dm) using the exact conversion factor (1 link = 2.01168 decimeter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Links to Decimeters converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Decimeter is 0.1 meter units.
Result = input x 0.201168 / 0.1.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Links to Decimeters
Link and Decimeter both measure length. Specifically: A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain, and decimeter is 0.1 meter units.
Formula
decimeters = links × 2.01168
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 link equals 0.201168 base units, and 1 decimeter equals 0.1 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct link-to-decimeter factor of 2.01168.
Simple example
1 li × 2.01168 = 2.01168 dm
1 link = 2.01168 decimeters.
Real-world example
10 li × 2.01168 = 20.1168 dm
10 links = 20.1168 decimeters.
Conversion table
| Link (li) | Decimeter (dm) |
|---|---|
| 1 li | 2.01168 dm |
| 5 li | 10.0584 dm |
| 10 li | 20.1168 dm |
| 21.0975 li | 42.4414188 dm |
| 42.195 li | 84.8828376 dm |
| 100 li | 201.168 dm |
Reverse conversion: Decimeter to Link
2.01168 dm × 0.4970969538 = 1 li
2.01168 decimeters = 1 link.
links = decimeters × 0.49709695379
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Decimeter to Link.
Understanding the Link (li)
A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Understanding the Decimeter (dm)
Decimeter is 0.1 meter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many decimeters are in 1 link?
1 link equals 2.01168 decimeters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert link to decimeter?
Multiply the link value by 2.01168. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert decimeter back to link?
Use the reverse factor: 1 decimeter equals 0.4970969538 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 decimeter?
Decimeter (dm) is a unit of length.
Is the link to decimeter conversion exact?
Yes. Both link and decimeter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 2.01168 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.