Convert link to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert link [li] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to link.
1 li = 0.10999978 fath (US). To convert link to fathom (US survey), multiply the value by 0.10999978; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fath (US) = 9.09092727273 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 = 0.10999978 fath (US)
- 1 fath (US) = 9.09092727273 li
- 10 li = 1.0999978 fath (US)
- 100 li = 10.999978 fath (US)
How to Convert Link to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 li = 0.10999978000044 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 li to fath (US):
15 li = 15 × 0.10999978000044 fath (US) = 1.6499967000066 fath (US)
Link to Fathom (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| link | fathom (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 li | 0.10999978 fath (US) |
| 2 li | 0.219999560001 fath (US) |
| 3 li | 0.329999340001 fath (US) |
| 5 li | 0.549998900002 fath (US) |
| 10 li | 1.0999978 fath (US) |
| 20 li | 2.19999560001 fath (US) |
| 50 li | 5.49998900002 fath (US) |
| 100 li | 10.999978 fath (US) |
| 500 li | 54.9998900002 fath (US) |
| 1000 li | 109.99978 fath (US) |
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 (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey fathom is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey fathom was used in surveying in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 link in fathom (US survey)?
1 link (li) = 0.10999978 fathom (US survey) (fath (US)).
How do you convert link to fathom (US survey)?
Multiply the link value by 0.10999978. For example, 25 li × 0.10999978 = 2.74999450001 fath (US).
What is 10 link in fathom (US survey)?
10 li = 1.0999978 fath (US).
Which unit is larger, the link or the fathom (US survey)?
The fathom (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 li equals only 0.10999978 fath (US).