Convert hectometer to link
Please provide values below to convert hectometer [hm] to link [li], or Convert link to hectometer.
1 hm = 497.09695379 li. To convert hectometer to link, multiply the value by 497.09695379; to go the other way, divide by it (1 li = 0.00201168 hm). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 hm = 497.09695379 li
- 1 li = 0.00201168 hm
- 10 hm = 4970.9695379 li
- 100 hm = 49709.695379 li
How to Convert Hectometer to Link
1 hm = 497.096953789867 li
Example: convert 15 hm to li:
15 hm = 15 × 497.096953789867 li = 7456.45430684801 li
Hectometer to Link Conversion Table
| hectometer | link |
|---|---|
| 1 hm | 497.09695379 li |
| 2 hm | 994.19390758 li |
| 3 hm | 1491.29086137 li |
| 5 hm | 2485.48476895 li |
| 10 hm | 4970.9695379 li |
| 20 hm | 9941.9390758 li |
| 50 hm | 24854.8476895 li |
| 100 hm | 49709.695379 li |
| 500 hm | 248548.476895 li |
| 1000 hm | 497096.95379 li |
Hectometer
A hectometer is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "hecto-" from the Greek "hekaton" meaning hundred, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The hectometer is not a widely used unit of length in English-speaking countries. It is sometimes used in surveying and for marking distances on highways in some countries.
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 hectometer in link?
1 hectometer (hm) = 497.09695379 link (li).
How do you convert hectometer to link?
Multiply the hectometer value by 497.09695379. For example, 25 hm × 497.09695379 = 12427.4238447 li.
What is 10 hectometer in link?
10 hm = 4970.9695379 li.
Which unit is larger, the hectometer or the link?
The hectometer is the larger unit: 1 hm = 497.09695379 li.