A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Links to Hectometers Converter — li to hm
Convert Link (li) to Hectometer (hm) using the exact conversion factor (1 link = 0.00201168 hectometer). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Links to Hectometers converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Hectometer is 100 meter units.
Result = input x 0.201168 / 100.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Links to Hectometers
Link and Hectometer both measure length. Specifically: A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain, and hectometer is 100 meter units.
Formula
hectometers = links × 0.00201168
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 link equals 0.201168 base units, and 1 hectometer equals 100 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct link-to-hectometer factor of 0.00201168.
Simple example
1 li × 0.00201168 = 0.00201168 hm
1 link = 0.00201168 hectometers.
Real-world example
10 li × 0.00201168 = 0.0201168 hm
10 links = 0.0201168 hectometers.
Conversion table
| Link (li) | Hectometer (hm) |
|---|---|
| 1 li | 0.00201168 hm |
| 5 li | 0.0100584 hm |
| 10 li | 0.0201168 hm |
| 21.0975 li | 0.0424414188 hm |
| 42.195 li | 0.0848828376 hm |
| 100 li | 0.201168 hm |
Reverse conversion: Hectometer to Link
0.00201168 hm × 497.0969538 = 1 li
0.00201168 hectometers = 1 link.
links = hectometers × 497.09695379
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Hectometer to Link.
Understanding the Link (li)
A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Understanding the Hectometer (hm)
Hectometer is 100 meter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many hectometers are in 1 link?
1 link equals 0.00201168 hectometers, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert link to hectometer?
Multiply the link value by 0.00201168. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert hectometer back to link?
Use the reverse factor: 1 hectometer equals 497.0969538 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 hectometer?
Hectometer (hm) is a unit of length.
Is the link to hectometer conversion exact?
Yes. Both link and hectometer are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.00201168 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.