A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Links to Rods Converter — li to rd
Convert Link (li) to Rod (rd) using the exact conversion factor (1 link = 0.04 rod). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Links to Rods 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 rod is 16.5 feet.
Result = input x 0.201168 / 5.0292.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Links to Rods
Link and Rod both measure length. Specifically: A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain, and a rod is 16.5 feet.
Formula
rods = links × 0.04
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 link equals 0.201168 base units, and 1 rod equals 5.0292 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct link-to-rod factor of 0.04.
Simple example
1 li × 0.04 = 0.04 rd
1 link = 0.04 rods.
Real-world example
10 li × 0.04 = 0.4 rd
10 links = 0.4 rods.
Conversion table
| Link (li) | Rod (rd) |
|---|---|
| 1 li | 0.04 rd |
| 5 li | 0.2 rd |
| 10 li | 0.4 rd |
| 21.0975 li | 0.8439 rd |
| 42.195 li | 1.6878 rd |
| 100 li | 4 rd |
Reverse conversion: Rod to Link
0.04 rd × 25 = 1 li
0.04 rods = 1 link.
links = rods × 25
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Rod to Link.
Understanding the Link (li)
A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Understanding the Rod (rd)
A rod is 16.5 feet.
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Frequently asked questions
How many rods are in 1 link?
1 link equals 0.04 rods, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert link to rod?
Multiply the link value by 0.04. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert rod back to link?
Use the reverse factor: 1 rod equals 25 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 rod?
Rod (rd) is a unit of length.
Is the link to rod conversion exact?
Yes. Both link and rod are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.04 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.