A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Points to Links Converter — pt to li
Convert Point (pt) to Link (li) using the exact conversion factor (1 point = 0.0017536476 link). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Points to Links converter
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Convert SI, imperial, US customary, astronomical, scientific, and historical length units.
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 0.0003527777778 / 0.201168.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Points to Links
Point and Link both measure length. Specifically: A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch, and a surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Formula
links = points × 0.00175364758709
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 point equals 0.0003527777778 base units, and 1 link equals 0.201168 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct point-to-link factor of 0.00175364758709.
Simple example
1 pt × 0.001753647587 = 0.0017536476 li
1 point = 0.0017536476 links.
Real-world example
10 pt × 0.001753647587 = 0.0175364759 li
10 points = 0.0175364759 links.
Conversion table
| Point (pt) | Link (li) |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 0.0017536476 li |
| 5 pt | 0.0087682379 li |
| 10 pt | 0.0175364759 li |
| 21.0975 pt | 0.03699758 li |
| 42.195 pt | 0.0739951599 li |
| 100 pt | 0.1753647587 li |
Reverse conversion: Link to Point
0.0017536476 li × 570.24 = 1.000000007 pt
0.0017536476 links = 1.000000007 points.
points = links × 570.239999964
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Link to Point.
Understanding the Point (pt)
A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
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 point?
1 point equals 0.0017536476 links, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert point to link?
Multiply the point value by 0.001753647587. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert link back to point?
Use the reverse factor: 1 link equals 570.24 points. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a point?
Point (pt) is a unit of length.
What is a link?
Link (li) is a unit of length.
Is the point to link conversion exact?
Yes. Both point and link are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.001753647587 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.