A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Links to Gigameters Converter — li to Gm
Convert Link (li) to Gigameter (Gm) using the exact conversion factor (1 link = 2.01168e-10 gigameter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Links to Gigameters converter
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Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Gigameter is 1000000000 meter units.
Result = input x 0.201168 / 1e+9.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Links to Gigameters
Link and Gigameter both measure length. Specifically: A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain, and gigameter is 1000000000 meter units.
Formula
gigameters = links × 2.01168e-10
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 link equals 0.201168 base units, and 1 gigameter equals 1000000000 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct link-to-gigameter factor of 2.01168e-10.
Simple example
1 li × 2.01168e-10 = 2.01168e-10 Gm
1 link = 2.01168e-10 gigameters.
Real-world example
10 li × 2.01168e-10 = 2.01168e-9 Gm
10 links = 2.01168e-9 gigameters.
Conversion table
| Link (li) | Gigameter (Gm) |
|---|---|
| 1 li | 2.01168e-10 Gm |
| 5 li | 1.00584e-9 Gm |
| 10 li | 2.01168e-9 Gm |
| 21.0975 li | 4.244142e-9 Gm |
| 42.195 li | 8.488284e-9 Gm |
| 100 li | 2.01168e-8 Gm |
Reverse conversion: Gigameter to Link
2.01168e-10 Gm × 4970969538 = 1 li
2.01168e-10 gigameters = 1 links.
links = gigameters × 4970969537.9
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Gigameter to Link.
Understanding the Link (li)
A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Understanding the Gigameter (Gm)
Gigameter is 1000000000 meter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many gigameters are in 1 link?
1 link equals 2.01168e-10 gigameters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert link to gigameter?
Multiply the link value by 2.01168e-10. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert gigameter back to link?
Use the reverse factor: 1 gigameter equals 4,970,969,538 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 gigameter?
Gigameter (Gm) is a unit of length.
Is the link to gigameter conversion exact?
Yes. Both link and gigameter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 2.01168e-10 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.