Convert decimeter to link
Please provide values below to convert decimeter [dm] to link [li], or Convert link to decimeter.
1 dm = 0.49709695379 li. To convert decimeter to link, multiply the value by 0.49709695379; to go the other way, divide by it (1 li = 2.01168 dm). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 dm = 0.49709695379 li
- 1 li = 2.01168 dm
- 10 dm = 4.9709695379 li
- 100 dm = 49.709695379 li
How to Convert Decimeter to Link
1 dm = 0.497096953789867 li
Example: convert 15 dm to li:
15 dm = 15 × 0.497096953789867 li = 7.45645430684801 li
Decimeter to Link Conversion Table
| decimeter | link |
|---|---|
| 1 dm | 0.49709695379 li |
| 2 dm | 0.99419390758 li |
| 3 dm | 1.49129086137 li |
| 5 dm | 2.48548476895 li |
| 10 dm | 4.9709695379 li |
| 20 dm | 9.9419390758 li |
| 50 dm | 24.8548476895 li |
| 100 dm | 49.709695379 li |
| 500 dm | 248.548476895 li |
| 1000 dm | 497.09695379 li |
Decimeter
A decimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-tenth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "deci-" comes from the Latin word "decimus," meaning tenth. The decimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The decimeter is not as commonly used in everyday life as other metric units like the centimeter or meter, but it is sometimes used in technical and scientific contexts.
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 decimeter in link?
1 decimeter (dm) = 0.49709695379 link (li).
How do you convert decimeter to link?
Multiply the decimeter value by 0.49709695379. For example, 25 dm × 0.49709695379 = 12.4274238447 li.
What is 10 decimeter in link?
10 dm = 4.9709695379 li.
Which unit is larger, the decimeter or the link?
The link is the larger unit: 1 dm equals only 0.49709695379 li.