Convert link to hectometer
Please provide values below to convert link [li] to hectometer [hm], or Convert hectometer to link.
1 li = 0.00201168 hm. To convert link to hectometer, multiply the value by 0.00201168; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hm = 497.09695379 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 = 0.00201168 hm
- 1 hm = 497.09695379 li
- 10 li = 0.0201168 hm
- 100 li = 0.201168 hm
How to Convert Link to Hectometer
1 li = 0.00201168 hm
Example: convert 15 li to hm:
15 li = 15 × 0.00201168 hm = 0.0301752 hm
Link to Hectometer Conversion Table
| link | hectometer |
|---|---|
| 1 li | 0.00201168 hm |
| 2 li | 0.00402336 hm |
| 3 li | 0.00603504 hm |
| 5 li | 0.0100584 hm |
| 10 li | 0.0201168 hm |
| 20 li | 0.0402336 hm |
| 50 li | 0.100584 hm |
| 100 li | 0.201168 hm |
| 500 li | 1.00584 hm |
| 1000 li | 2.01168 hm |
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.
Hectometer
A hectometer is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "hecto-" from the Greek "hekaton" meaning hundred, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The hectometer is not a widely used unit of length in English-speaking countries. It is sometimes used in surveying and for marking distances on highways in some countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 link in hectometer?
1 link (li) = 0.00201168 hectometer (hm).
How do you convert link to hectometer?
Multiply the link value by 0.00201168. For example, 25 li × 0.00201168 = 0.050292 hm.
What is 10 link in hectometer?
10 li = 0.0201168 hm.
Which unit is larger, the link or the hectometer?
The hectometer is the larger unit: 1 li equals only 0.00201168 hm.