Convert decimeter to link (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert decimeter [dm] to link (US survey) [li (US)], or Convert link (US survey) to decimeter.
1 dm = 0.497095959687 li (US). To convert decimeter to link (US survey), multiply the value by 0.497095959687; to go the other way, divide by it (1 li (US) = 2.011684023 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 = 0.497095959687 li (US)
- 1 li (US) = 2.011684023 dm
- 10 dm = 4.97095959687 li (US)
- 100 dm = 49.7095959687 li (US)
How to Convert Decimeter to Link (Us Survey)
1 dm = 0.497095959686906 li (US)
Example: convert 15 dm to li (US):
15 dm = 15 × 0.497095959686906 li (US) = 7.45643939530358 li (US)
Decimeter to Link (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| decimeter | link (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 dm | 0.497095959687 li (US) |
| 2 dm | 0.994191919374 li (US) |
| 3 dm | 1.49128787906 li (US) |
| 5 dm | 2.48547979843 li (US) |
| 10 dm | 4.97095959687 li (US) |
| 20 dm | 9.94191919374 li (US) |
| 50 dm | 24.8547979843 li (US) |
| 100 dm | 49.7095959687 li (US) |
| 500 dm | 248.547979843 li (US) |
| 1000 dm | 497.095959687 li (US) |
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 (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 decimeter in link (US survey)?
1 decimeter (dm) = 0.497095959687 link (US survey) (li (US)).
How do you convert decimeter to link (US survey)?
Multiply the decimeter value by 0.497095959687. For example, 25 dm × 0.497095959687 = 12.4273989922 li (US).
What is 10 decimeter in link (US survey)?
10 dm = 4.97095959687 li (US).
Which unit is larger, the decimeter or the link (US survey)?
The link (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 dm equals only 0.497095959687 li (US).