A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Links to Points Converter — li to pt
Convert Link (li) to Point (pt) using the exact conversion factor (1 link = 570.24 point). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Links to Points converter
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Convert SI, imperial, US customary, astronomical, scientific, and historical length units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Result = input x 0.201168 / 0.0003527777778.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Links to Points
Link and Point both measure length. Specifically: A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain, and a desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Formula
points = links × 570.239999964
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 link equals 0.201168 base units, and 1 point equals 0.0003527777778 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct link-to-point factor of 570.239999964.
Simple example
1 li × 570.24 = 570.24 pt
1 link = 570.24 points.
Real-world example
10 li × 570.24 = 5,702.4 pt
10 links = 5,702.4 points.
Conversion table
| Link (li) | Point (pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 li | 570.24 pt |
| 5 li | 2,851.2 pt |
| 10 li | 5,702.4 pt |
| 21.0975 li | 12,030.6384 pt |
| 42.195 li | 24,061.2768 pt |
| 100 li | 57,024 pt |
Reverse conversion: Point to Link
570.24 pt × 0.001753647587 = 1 li
570.24 points = 1 links.
links = points × 0.00175364758709
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Point to Link.
Understanding the Link (li)
A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Understanding the Point (pt)
A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
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Frequently asked questions
How many points are in 1 link?
1 link equals 570.24 points, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert link to point?
Multiply the link value by 570.24. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert point back to link?
Use the reverse factor: 1 point equals 0.0017536476 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 point?
Point (pt) is a unit of length.
Is the link to point conversion exact?
Yes. Both link and point are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 570.24 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.