Petameter is 1000000000000000 meter units.
Petameters to Links Converter — Pm to li
Convert Petameter (Pm) to Link (li) using the exact conversion factor (1 petameter = 4.97097e+15 link). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Petameters 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+15 / 0.201168.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Petameters to Links
Petameter and Link both measure length. Specifically: Petameter is 1000000000000000 meter units, and a surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Formula
links = petameters × 4.97097e+15
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 petameter equals 1e+15 base units, and 1 link equals 0.201168 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct petameter-to-link factor of 4.97097e+15.
Simple example
1 Pm × 4.97097e+15 = 4.97097e+15 li
1 petameter = 4.97097e+15 links.
Real-world example
10 Pm × 4.97097e+15 = 4.97097e+16 li
10 petameters = 4.97097e+16 links.
Conversion table
| Petameter (Pm) | Link (li) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pm | 4.97097e+15 li |
| 5 Pm | 2.485485e+16 li |
| 10 Pm | 4.97097e+16 li |
| 21.0975 Pm | 1.04875e+17 li |
| 42.195 Pm | 2.097501e+17 li |
| 100 Pm | 4.97097e+17 li |
Reverse conversion: Link to Petameter
4.97097e+15 li × 2.01168e-16 = 1.000000093 Pm
4.97097e+15 links = 1.000000093 petameters.
petameters = links × 2.01168e-16
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Link to Petameter.
Understanding the Petameter (Pm)
Petameter is 1000000000000000 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 petameter?
1 petameter equals 4.97097e+15 links, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert petameter to link?
Multiply the petameter value by 4.97097e+15. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert link back to petameter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 link equals 2.01168e-16 petameters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a petameter?
Petameter (Pm) is a unit of length.
What is a link?
Link (li) is a unit of length.
Is the petameter to link conversion exact?
Yes. Both petameter and link are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 4.97097e+15 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.