Convert fathom to link
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to link [li], or Convert link to fathom.
1 fath = 9.09090909091 li. To convert fathom to link, multiply the value by 9.09090909091; to go the other way, divide by it (1 li = 0.11 fath). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 fath = 9.09090909091 li
- 1 li = 0.11 fath
- 10 fath = 90.9090909091 li
- 100 fath = 909.090909091 li
How to Convert Fathom to Link
1 fath = 9.09090909090909 li
Example: convert 15 fath to li:
15 fath = 15 × 9.09090909090909 li = 136.363636363636 li
Fathom to Link Conversion Table
| fathom | link |
|---|---|
| 1 fath | 9.09090909091 li |
| 2 fath | 18.1818181818 li |
| 3 fath | 27.2727272727 li |
| 5 fath | 45.4545454545 li |
| 10 fath | 90.9090909091 li |
| 20 fath | 181.818181818 li |
| 50 fath | 454.545454545 li |
| 100 fath | 909.090909091 li |
| 500 fath | 4545.45454545 li |
| 1000 fath | 9090.90909091 li |
Fathom
A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet, used especially for measuring the depth of water.
History/Origin
The term "fathom" comes from the Old English word "fæthm," meaning "outstretched arms," as the distance was originally the span of a man's outstretched arms.
Current Use
The fathom is still used in nautical applications, especially in the United States, to measure water depth. It is also used in commercial fishing to measure the length of lines.
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 fathom in link?
1 fathom (fath) = 9.09090909091 link (li).
How do you convert fathom to link?
Multiply the fathom value by 9.09090909091. For example, 25 fath × 9.09090909091 = 227.272727273 li.
What is 10 fathom in link?
10 fath = 90.9090909091 li.
Which unit is larger, the fathom or the link?
The fathom is the larger unit: 1 fath = 9.09090909091 li.