A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Links to Megameters Converter — li to Mm
Convert Link (li) to Megameter (Mm) using the exact conversion factor (1 link = 2.01168e-7 megameter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Links to Megameters converter
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Megameter is 1000000 meter units.
Result = input x 0.201168 / 1e+6.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Links to Megameters
Link and Megameter both measure length. Specifically: A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain, and megameter is 1000000 meter units.
Formula
megameters = links × 2.01168e-7
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 link equals 0.201168 base units, and 1 megameter equals 1000000 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct link-to-megameter factor of 2.01168e-7.
Simple example
1 li × 2.01168e-7 = 2.01168e-7 Mm
1 link = 2.01168e-7 megameters.
Real-world example
10 li × 2.01168e-7 = 0.0000020117 Mm
10 links = 0.0000020117 megameters.
Conversion table
| Link (li) | Megameter (Mm) |
|---|---|
| 1 li | 2.01168e-7 Mm |
| 5 li | 0.0000010058 Mm |
| 10 li | 0.0000020117 Mm |
| 21.0975 li | 0.0000042441 Mm |
| 42.195 li | 0.0000084883 Mm |
| 100 li | 0.0000201168 Mm |
Reverse conversion: Megameter to Link
2.01168e-7 Mm × 4970969.538 = 1 li
2.01168e-7 megameters = 1 links.
links = megameters × 4970969.5379
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Megameter to Link.
Understanding the Link (li)
A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Understanding the Megameter (Mm)
Megameter is 1000000 meter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many megameters are in 1 link?
1 link equals 2.01168e-7 megameters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert link to megameter?
Multiply the link value by 2.01168e-7. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert megameter back to link?
Use the reverse factor: 1 megameter 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 megameter?
Megameter (Mm) is a unit of length.
Is the link to megameter conversion exact?
Yes. Both link and megameter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 2.01168e-7 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.