A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Links to Terameters Converter — li to Tm
Convert Link (li) to Terameter (Tm) using the exact conversion factor (1 link = 2.01168e-13 terameter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Links to Terameters converter
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Terameter is 1000000000000 meter units.
Result = input x 0.201168 / 1e+12.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Links to Terameters
Link and Terameter both measure length. Specifically: A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain, and terameter is 1000000000000 meter units.
Formula
terameters = links × 2.01168e-13
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 link equals 0.201168 base units, and 1 terameter equals 1e+12 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct link-to-terameter factor of 2.01168e-13.
Simple example
1 li × 2.01168e-13 = 2.01168e-13 Tm
1 link = 2.01168e-13 terameters.
Real-world example
10 li × 2.01168e-13 = 2.01168e-12 Tm
10 links = 2.01168e-12 terameters.
Conversion table
| Link (li) | Terameter (Tm) |
|---|---|
| 1 li | 2.01168e-13 Tm |
| 5 li | 1.00584e-12 Tm |
| 10 li | 2.01168e-12 Tm |
| 21.0975 li | 4.244142e-12 Tm |
| 42.195 li | 8.488284e-12 Tm |
| 100 li | 2.01168e-11 Tm |
Reverse conversion: Terameter to Link
2.01168e-13 Tm × 4.97097e+12 = 1 li
2.01168e-13 terameters = 1 links.
links = terameters × 4.97097e+12
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Terameter to Link.
Understanding the Link (li)
A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Understanding the Terameter (Tm)
Terameter is 1000000000000 meter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many terameters are in 1 link?
1 link equals 2.01168e-13 terameters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert link to terameter?
Multiply the link value by 2.01168e-13. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert terameter back to link?
Use the reverse factor: 1 terameter equals 4.97097e+12 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 terameter?
Terameter (Tm) is a unit of length.
Is the link to terameter conversion exact?
Yes. Both link and terameter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 2.01168e-13 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.