Convert chain (US survey) to link

Please provide values below to convert chain (US survey) [ch (US)] to link [li], or Convert link to chain (US survey).

1 ch (US) = 100.0002 li. To convert chain (US survey) to link, multiply the value by 100.0002; to go the other way, divide by it (1 li = 0.00999997999999 ch (US)). 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 (US) = 100.0002 li
  • 1 li = 0.00999997999999 ch (US)
  • 10 ch (US) = 1000.002 li
  • 100 ch (US) = 10000.02 li



How to Convert Chain (Us Survey) to Link

1 ch (US) = 100.000200000497 li

Example: convert 15 ch (US) to li:
15 ch (US) = 15 × 100.000200000497 li = 1500.00300000746 li


Chain (Us Survey) to Link Conversion Table

chain (US survey) link
1 ch (US) 100.0002 li
2 ch (US) 200.000400001 li
3 ch (US) 300.000600001 li
5 ch (US) 500.001000002 li
10 ch (US) 1000.002 li
20 ch (US) 2000.00400001 li
50 ch (US) 5000.01000002 li
100 ch (US) 10000.02 li
500 ch (US) 50000.1000002 li
1000 ch (US) 100000.2 li

Chain (Us Survey)

A U.S. survey chain is a unit of length equal to 66 U.S. survey feet.

History/Origin

The U.S. survey chain is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.

Current Use

The U.S. survey chain was used for land surveying in the United States.


Link

A link, specifically Gunter's link, is a unit of length equal to 7.92 inches, or 1/100 of a chain.

History/Origin

The link is part of Gunter's chain, a surveying tool invented by Edmund Gunter in the 17th century.

Current Use

The link is an obsolete unit of measurement, but may be found in old land surveys.


Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 chain (US survey) in link?

1 chain (US survey) (ch (US)) = 100.0002 link (li).

How do you convert chain (US survey) to link?

Multiply the chain (US survey) value by 100.0002. For example, 25 ch (US) × 100.0002 = 2500.00500001 li.

What is 10 chain (US survey) in link?

10 ch (US) = 1000.002 li.

Which unit is larger, the chain (US survey) or the link?

The chain (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 ch (US) = 100.0002 li.



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