A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Links to Nanometers Converter — li to nm
Convert Link (li) to Nanometer (nm) using the exact conversion factor (1 link = 201,168,000 nanometer). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Links to Nanometers converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Nanometer is 1e-9 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 Nanometers
Link and Nanometer both measure length. Specifically: A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain, and nanometer is 1e-9 meter units.
Formula
nanometers = links × 201168000
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 link equals 0.201168 base units, and 1 nanometer equals 1e-9 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct link-to-nanometer factor of 201168000.
Simple example
1 li × 201168000 = 201,168,000 nm
1 link = 201,168,000 nanometers.
Real-world example
10 li × 201168000 = 2,011,680,000 nm
10 links = 2,011,680,000 nanometers.
Conversion table
| Link (li) | Nanometer (nm) |
|---|---|
| 1 li | 201,168,000 nm |
| 5 li | 1,005,840,000 nm |
| 10 li | 2,011,680,000 nm |
| 21.0975 li | 4,244,141,880 nm |
| 42.195 li | 8,488,283,760 nm |
| 100 li | 20,116,800,000 nm |
Reverse conversion: Nanometer to Link
1 nm × 4.97097e-9 = 4.97097e-9 li
1 nanometer = 4.97097e-9 links.
links = nanometers × 4.97097e-9
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Nanometer to Link.
Understanding the Link (li)
A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Understanding the Nanometer (nm)
Nanometer is 1e-9 meter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many nanometers are in 1 link?
1 link equals 201,168,000 nanometers, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert link to nanometer?
Multiply the link value by 201168000. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert nanometer back to link?
Use the reverse factor: 1 nanometer equals 4.97097e-9 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 nanometer?
Nanometer (nm) is a unit of length.
Is the link to nanometer conversion exact?
Yes. Both link and nanometer are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 201168000 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.