Convert dekameter to link
Please provide values below to convert dekameter [dam] to link [li], or Convert link to dekameter.
1 dam = 49.709695379 li. To convert dekameter to link, multiply the value by 49.709695379; to go the other way, divide by it (1 li = 0.0201168 dam). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 dam = 49.709695379 li
- 1 li = 0.0201168 dam
- 10 dam = 497.09695379 li
- 100 dam = 4970.9695379 li
How to Convert Dekameter to Link
1 dam = 49.7096953789867 li
Example: convert 15 dam to li:
15 dam = 15 × 49.7096953789867 li = 745.645430684801 li
Dekameter to Link Conversion Table
| dekameter | link |
|---|---|
| 1 dam | 49.709695379 li |
| 2 dam | 99.419390758 li |
| 3 dam | 149.129086137 li |
| 5 dam | 248.548476895 li |
| 10 dam | 497.09695379 li |
| 20 dam | 994.19390758 li |
| 50 dam | 2485.48476895 li |
| 100 dam | 4970.9695379 li |
| 500 dam | 24854.8476895 li |
| 1000 dam | 49709.695379 li |
Dekameter
A dekameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "deka-" from the Greek "deka" meaning ten, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The dekameter is rarely used in practice. It is sometimes used in meteorology to measure altitude.
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 dekameter in link?
1 dekameter (dam) = 49.709695379 link (li).
How do you convert dekameter to link?
Multiply the dekameter value by 49.709695379. For example, 25 dam × 49.709695379 = 1242.74238447 li.
What is 10 dekameter in link?
10 dam = 497.09695379 li.
Which unit is larger, the dekameter or the link?
The dekameter is the larger unit: 1 dam = 49.709695379 li.