Convert link to decimeter
Please provide values below to convert link [li] to decimeter [dm], or Convert decimeter to link.
1 li = 2.01168 dm. To convert link to decimeter, multiply the value by 2.01168; to go the other way, divide by it (1 dm = 0.49709695379 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 = 2.01168 dm
- 1 dm = 0.49709695379 li
- 10 li = 20.1168 dm
- 100 li = 201.168 dm
How to Convert Link to Decimeter
1 li = 2.01168 dm
Example: convert 15 li to dm:
15 li = 15 × 2.01168 dm = 30.1752 dm
Link to Decimeter Conversion Table
| link | decimeter |
|---|---|
| 1 li | 2.01168 dm |
| 2 li | 4.02336 dm |
| 3 li | 6.03504 dm |
| 5 li | 10.0584 dm |
| 10 li | 20.1168 dm |
| 20 li | 40.2336 dm |
| 50 li | 100.584 dm |
| 100 li | 201.168 dm |
| 500 li | 1005.84 dm |
| 1000 li | 2011.68 dm |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 link in decimeter?
1 link (li) = 2.01168 decimeter (dm).
How do you convert link to decimeter?
Multiply the link value by 2.01168. For example, 25 li × 2.01168 = 50.292 dm.
What is 10 link in decimeter?
10 li = 20.1168 dm.
Which unit is larger, the link or the decimeter?
The link is the larger unit: 1 li = 2.01168 dm.