A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Links to Fathoms Converter — li to ftm
Convert Link (li) to Fathom (ftm) using the exact conversion factor (1 link = 0.11 fathom). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Links to Fathoms converter
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A fathom is six feet.
Result = input x 0.201168 / 1.8288.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Links to Fathoms
Link and Fathom both measure length. Specifically: A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain, and a fathom is six feet.
Formula
fathoms = links × 0.11
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 link equals 0.201168 base units, and 1 fathom equals 1.8288 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct link-to-fathom factor of 0.11.
Simple example
1 li × 0.11 = 0.11 ftm
1 link = 0.11 fathoms.
Real-world example
10 li × 0.11 = 1.1 ftm
10 links = 1.1 fathoms.
Conversion table
| Link (li) | Fathom (ftm) |
|---|---|
| 1 li | 0.11 ftm |
| 5 li | 0.55 ftm |
| 10 li | 1.1 ftm |
| 21.0975 li | 2.320725 ftm |
| 42.195 li | 4.64145 ftm |
| 100 li | 11 ftm |
Reverse conversion: Fathom to Link
0.11 ftm × 9.090909091 = 1 li
0.11 fathoms = 1 links.
links = fathoms × 9.09090909091
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Fathom to Link.
Understanding the Link (li)
A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Understanding the Fathom (ftm)
A fathom is six feet.
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Frequently asked questions
How many fathoms are in 1 link?
1 link equals 0.11 fathoms, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert link to fathom?
Multiply the link value by 0.11. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert fathom back to link?
Use the reverse factor: 1 fathom equals 9.090909091 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 fathom?
Fathom (ftm) is a unit of length.
Is the link to fathom conversion exact?
Yes. Both link and fathom are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.11 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.