A rod is 16.5 feet.
Rods to Links Converter — rd to li
Convert Rod (rd) to Link (li) using the exact conversion factor (1 rod = 25 link). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Rods 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 5.0292 / 0.201168.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Rods to Links
Rod and Link both measure length. Specifically: A rod is 16.5 feet, and a surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Formula
links = rods × 25
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 rod equals 5.0292 base units, and 1 link equals 0.201168 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct rod-to-link factor of 25.
Simple example
1 rd × 25 = 25 li
1 rod = 25 links.
Real-world example
10 rd × 25 = 250 li
10 rods = 250 links.
Conversion table
| Rod (rd) | Link (li) |
|---|---|
| 1 rd | 25 li |
| 5 rd | 125 li |
| 10 rd | 250 li |
| 21.0975 rd | 527.4375 li |
| 42.195 rd | 1,054.875 li |
| 100 rd | 2,500 li |
Reverse conversion: Link to Rod
25 li × 0.04 = 1 rd
25 links = 1 rod.
rods = links × 0.04
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Link to Rod.
Understanding the Rod (rd)
A rod is 16.5 feet.
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 rod?
1 rod equals 25 links, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert rod to link?
Multiply the rod value by 25. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert link back to rod?
Use the reverse factor: 1 link equals 0.04 rods. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a rod?
Rod (rd) is a unit of length.
What is a link?
Link (li) is a unit of length.
Is the rod to link conversion exact?
Yes. Both rod and link are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 25 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.