A yard is exactly 0.9144 meters.
Yards to Links Converter — yd to li
Convert Yard (yd) to Link (li) using the exact conversion factor (1 yard = 4.545454545 link). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Yards to Links converter
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Length Converter
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 0.9144 / 0.201168.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Yards to Links
Yard and Link both measure length. Yard is most often used for american football field measurement.
Formula
links = yards × 4.54545454545
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 yard equals 0.9144 base units, and 1 link equals 0.201168 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct yard-to-link factor of 4.54545454545.
Simple example
1 yd × 4.545454545 = 4.545454545 li
1 yard = 4.545454545 links.
Real-world example
10 yd × 4.545454545 = 45.45454545 li
10 yards = 45.45454545 links.
Conversion table
| Yard (yd) | Link (li) |
|---|---|
| 1 yd | 4.545454545 li |
| 5 yd | 22.72727273 li |
| 10 yd | 45.45454545 li |
| 21.0975 yd | 95.89772727 li |
| 42.195 yd | 191.7954545 li |
| 100 yd | 454.5454545 li |
Reverse conversion: Link to Yard
4.545454545 li × 0.22 = 0.9999999999 yd
4.545454545 links = 0.9999999999 yards.
yards = links × 0.22
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Link to Yard.
Understanding the Yard
Yard (yd) measures distance. The international yard is defined as exactly 0.9144 meters. It is classified as a US/imperial customary unit.
Where it's used: United States and United Kingdom (sports fields, fabric, some construction)
Uses of the Yard today
- American football field measurement
- Fabric and textile measurement
- Golf and other sports distances in the US/UK
History of the Yard
The yard has English origins possibly tied to a standard 'gird' or arm's-length measure; it was fixed at exactly 0.9144 meters by the 1959 International Yard and Pound Agreement, the same treaty that standardized the foot, inch, mile, and pound.
Historical origin. Yard was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Understanding the Link (li)
A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Yard — sources
- NIST — International yard and pound (1959) — Fixes the modern yard at exactly 0.9144 meters.
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Frequently asked questions
How many links are in 1 yard?
1 yard equals 4.545454545 links, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert yard to link?
Multiply the yard value by 4.545454545. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert link back to yard?
Use the reverse factor: 1 link equals 0.22 yards. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a yard?
Yard (yd) measures distance. The international yard is defined as exactly 0.9144 meters. It is classified as a US/imperial customary unit.
What is a link?
Link (li) is a unit of length.
Is the yard to link conversion exact?
Yes. The international yard is defined as exactly 0.9144 meters. That fixed definition is what the converter above uses, so any rounding you see is a display choice, not a limitation of the math.
Where is the yard still used today?
United States and United Kingdom (sports fields, fabric, some construction)