Convert chain to link (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to link (US survey) [li (US)], or Convert link (US survey) to chain.
1 ch = 99.9998000183 li (US). To convert chain to link (US survey), multiply the value by 99.9998000183; to go the other way, divide by it (1 li (US) = 0.0100000199982 ch). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ch = 99.9998000183 li (US)
- 1 li (US) = 0.0100000199982 ch
- 10 ch = 999.998000183 li (US)
- 100 ch = 9999.98000183 li (US)
How to Convert Chain to Link (Us Survey)
1 ch = 99.9998000182954 li (US)
Example: convert 15 ch to li (US):
15 ch = 15 × 99.9998000182954 li (US) = 1499.99700027443 li (US)
Chain to Link (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| chain | link (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 ch | 99.9998000183 li (US) |
| 2 ch | 199.999600037 li (US) |
| 3 ch | 299.999400055 li (US) |
| 5 ch | 499.999000091 li (US) |
| 10 ch | 999.998000183 li (US) |
| 20 ch | 1999.99600037 li (US) |
| 50 ch | 4999.99000091 li (US) |
| 100 ch | 9999.98000183 li (US) |
| 500 ch | 49999.9000091 li (US) |
| 1000 ch | 99999.8000183 li (US) |
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
Link (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey link is a unit of length equal to 1/100 of a U.S. survey chain.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey link is based on the U.S. survey foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey link was used for land surveying in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 chain in link (US survey)?
1 chain (ch) = 99.9998000183 link (US survey) (li (US)).
How do you convert chain to link (US survey)?
Multiply the chain value by 99.9998000183. For example, 25 ch × 99.9998000183 = 2499.99500046 li (US).
What is 10 chain in link (US survey)?
10 ch = 999.998000183 li (US).
Which unit is larger, the chain or the link (US survey)?
The chain is the larger unit: 1 ch = 99.9998000183 li (US).