Convert link to chain
Please provide values below to convert link [li] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to link.
1 li = 0.01 ch. To convert link to chain, multiply the value by 0.01; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 100 li). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 li = 0.01 ch
- 1 ch = 100 li
- 10 li = 0.1 ch
- 100 li = 1 ch
How to Convert Link to Chain
1 li = 0.01 ch
Example: convert 15 li to ch:
15 li = 15 × 0.01 ch = 0.15 ch
Link to Chain Conversion Table
| link | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 li | 0.01 ch |
| 2 li | 0.02 ch |
| 3 li | 0.03 ch |
| 5 li | 0.05 ch |
| 10 li | 0.1 ch |
| 20 li | 0.2 ch |
| 50 li | 0.5 ch |
| 100 li | 1 ch |
| 500 li | 5 ch |
| 1000 li | 10 ch |
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.
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 link in chain?
1 link (li) = 0.01 chain (ch).
How do you convert link to chain?
Multiply the link value by 0.01. For example, 25 li × 0.01 = 0.25 ch.
What is 10 link in chain?
10 li = 0.1 ch.
Which unit is larger, the link or the chain?
The chain is the larger unit: 1 li equals only 0.01 ch.