Micrometer is 0.000001 meter units.
Micrometers to Links Converter — um to li
Convert Micrometer (um) to Link (li) using the exact conversion factor (1 micrometer = 0.000004971 link). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Micrometers to Links converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Result = input x 1e-6 / 0.201168.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Micrometers to Links
Micrometer and Link both measure length. Specifically: Micrometer is 0.000001 meter units, and a surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Formula
links = micrometers × 0.0000049709695379
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 micrometer equals 0.000001 base units, and 1 link equals 0.201168 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct micrometer-to-link factor of 0.0000049709695379.
Simple example
1 um × 0.000004970969538 = 0.000004971 li
1 micrometer = 0.000004971 links.
Real-world example
10 um × 0.000004970969538 = 0.0000497097 li
10 micrometers = 0.0000497097 links.
Conversion table
| Micrometer (um) | Link (li) |
|---|---|
| 1 um | 0.000004971 li |
| 5 um | 0.0000248548 li |
| 10 um | 0.0000497097 li |
| 21.0975 um | 0.000104875 li |
| 42.195 um | 0.0002097501 li |
| 100 um | 0.000497097 li |
Reverse conversion: Link to Micrometer
0.000004971 li × 201168 = 1.000006128 um
0.000004971 links = 1.000006128 micrometers.
micrometers = links × 201168
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Link to Micrometer.
Understanding the Micrometer (um)
Micrometer is 0.000001 meter units.
Understanding the Link (li)
A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
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Frequently asked questions
How many links are in 1 micrometer?
1 micrometer equals 0.000004971 links, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert micrometer to link?
Multiply the micrometer value by 0.000004970969538. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert link back to micrometer?
Use the reverse factor: 1 link equals 201,168 micrometers. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a micrometer?
Micrometer (um) is a unit of length.
What is a link?
Link (li) is a unit of length.
Is the micrometer to link conversion exact?
Yes. Both micrometer and link are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.000004970969538 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.