Nanometer is 1e-9 meter units.
Nanometers to Links Converter — nm to li
Convert Nanometer (nm) to Link (li) using the exact conversion factor (1 nanometer = 4.97097e-9 link). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Nanometers 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-9 / 0.201168.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Nanometers to Links
Nanometer and Link both measure length. Specifically: Nanometer is 1e-9 meter units, and a surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Formula
links = nanometers × 4.97097e-9
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 nanometer equals 1e-9 base units, and 1 link equals 0.201168 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct nanometer-to-link factor of 4.97097e-9.
Simple example
1 nm × 4.97097e-9 = 4.97097e-9 li
1 nanometer = 4.97097e-9 links.
Real-world example
10 nm × 4.97097e-9 = 4.97097e-8 li
10 nanometers = 4.97097e-8 links.
Conversion table
| Nanometer (nm) | Link (li) |
|---|---|
| 1 nm | 4.97097e-9 li |
| 5 nm | 2.485485e-8 li |
| 10 nm | 4.97097e-8 li |
| 21.0975 nm | 1.04875e-7 li |
| 42.195 nm | 2.097501e-7 li |
| 100 nm | 4.97097e-7 li |
Reverse conversion: Link to Nanometer
4.97097e-9 li × 201168000 = 1.000000093 nm
4.97097e-9 links = 1.000000093 nanometers.
nanometers = links × 201168000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Link to Nanometer.
Understanding the Nanometer (nm)
Nanometer is 1e-9 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 nanometer?
1 nanometer equals 4.97097e-9 links, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert nanometer to link?
Multiply the nanometer value by 4.97097e-9. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert link back to nanometer?
Use the reverse factor: 1 link equals 201,168,000 nanometers. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a nanometer?
Nanometer (nm) is a unit of length.
What is a link?
Link (li) is a unit of length.
Is the nanometer to link conversion exact?
Yes. Both nanometer and link are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 4.97097e-9 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.