A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Links to Zettameters Converter — li to Zm
Convert Link (li) to Zettameter (Zm) using the exact conversion factor (1 link = 2.01168e-22 zettameter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Links to Zettameters converter
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Zettameter is 1e+21 meter units.
Result = input x 0.201168 / 1e+21.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Links to Zettameters
Link and Zettameter both measure length. Specifically: A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain, and zettameter is 1e+21 meter units.
Formula
zettameters = links × 2.01168e-22
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 link equals 0.201168 base units, and 1 zettameter equals 1e+21 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct link-to-zettameter factor of 2.01168e-22.
Simple example
1 li × 2.01168e-22 = 2.01168e-22 Zm
1 link = 2.01168e-22 zettameters.
Real-world example
10 li × 2.01168e-22 = 2.01168e-21 Zm
10 links = 2.01168e-21 zettameters.
Conversion table
| Link (li) | Zettameter (Zm) |
|---|---|
| 1 li | 2.01168e-22 Zm |
| 5 li | 1.00584e-21 Zm |
| 10 li | 2.01168e-21 Zm |
| 21.0975 li | 4.244142e-21 Zm |
| 42.195 li | 8.488284e-21 Zm |
| 100 li | 2.01168e-20 Zm |
Reverse conversion: Zettameter to Link
2.01168e-22 Zm × 4.97097e+21 = 1 li
2.01168e-22 zettameters = 1 link.
links = zettameters × 4.97097e+21
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Zettameter to Link.
Understanding the Link (li)
A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Understanding the Zettameter (Zm)
Zettameter is 1e+21 meter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many zettameters are in 1 link?
1 link equals 2.01168e-22 zettameters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert link to zettameter?
Multiply the link value by 2.01168e-22. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert zettameter back to link?
Use the reverse factor: 1 zettameter equals 4.97097e+21 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 zettameter?
Zettameter (Zm) is a unit of length.
Is the link to zettameter conversion exact?
Yes. Both link and zettameter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 2.01168e-22 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.