Convert link to fathom
Please provide values below to convert link [li] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to link.
1 li = 0.11 fath. To convert link to fathom, multiply the value by 0.11; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fath = 9.09090909091 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 = 0.11 fath
- 1 fath = 9.09090909091 li
- 10 li = 1.1 fath
- 100 li = 11 fath
How to Convert Link to Fathom
1 li = 0.11 fath
Example: convert 15 li to fath:
15 li = 15 × 0.11 fath = 1.65 fath
Link to Fathom Conversion Table
| link | fathom |
|---|---|
| 1 li | 0.11 fath |
| 2 li | 0.22 fath |
| 3 li | 0.33 fath |
| 5 li | 0.55 fath |
| 10 li | 1.1 fath |
| 20 li | 2.2 fath |
| 50 li | 5.5 fath |
| 100 li | 11 fath |
| 500 li | 55 fath |
| 1000 li | 110 fath |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 link in fathom?
1 link (li) = 0.11 fathom (fath).
How do you convert link to fathom?
Multiply the link value by 0.11. For example, 25 li × 0.11 = 2.75 fath.
What is 10 link in fathom?
10 li = 1.1 fath.
Which unit is larger, the link or the fathom?
The fathom is the larger unit: 1 li equals only 0.11 fath.