Convert link to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert link [li] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to link.
1 li = 0.0201168 dam. To convert link to dekameter, multiply the value by 0.0201168; to go the other way, divide by it (1 dam = 49.709695379 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 = 0.0201168 dam
- 1 dam = 49.709695379 li
- 10 li = 0.201168 dam
- 100 li = 2.01168 dam
How to Convert Link to Dekameter
1 li = 0.0201168 dam
Example: convert 15 li to dam:
15 li = 15 × 0.0201168 dam = 0.301752 dam
Link to Dekameter Conversion Table
| link | dekameter |
|---|---|
| 1 li | 0.0201168 dam |
| 2 li | 0.0402336 dam |
| 3 li | 0.0603504 dam |
| 5 li | 0.100584 dam |
| 10 li | 0.201168 dam |
| 20 li | 0.402336 dam |
| 50 li | 1.00584 dam |
| 100 li | 2.01168 dam |
| 500 li | 10.0584 dam |
| 1000 li | 20.1168 dam |
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.
Dekameter
A dekameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "deka-" from the Greek "deka" meaning ten, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The dekameter is rarely used in practice. It is sometimes used in meteorology to measure altitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 link in dekameter?
1 link (li) = 0.0201168 dekameter (dam).
How do you convert link to dekameter?
Multiply the link value by 0.0201168. For example, 25 li × 0.0201168 = 0.50292 dam.
What is 10 link in dekameter?
10 li = 0.201168 dam.
Which unit is larger, the link or the dekameter?
The dekameter is the larger unit: 1 li equals only 0.0201168 dam.