Convert link to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert link [li] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to link.
1 li = 0.000201168 km. To convert link to kilometer, multiply the value by 0.000201168; to go the other way, divide by it (1 km = 4970.9695379 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 = 0.000201168 km
- 1 km = 4970.9695379 li
- 10 li = 0.00201168 km
- 100 li = 0.0201168 km
How to Convert Link to Kilometer
1 li = 0.000201168 km
Example: convert 15 li to km:
15 li = 15 × 0.000201168 km = 0.00301752 km
Link to Kilometer Conversion Table
| link | kilometer |
|---|---|
| 1 li | 0.000201168 km |
| 2 li | 0.000402336 km |
| 3 li | 0.000603504 km |
| 5 li | 0.00100584 km |
| 10 li | 0.00201168 km |
| 20 li | 0.00402336 km |
| 50 li | 0.0100584 km |
| 100 li | 0.0201168 km |
| 500 li | 0.100584 km |
| 1000 li | 0.201168 km |
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.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 link in kilometer?
1 link (li) = 0.000201168 kilometer (km).
How do you convert link to kilometer?
Multiply the link value by 0.000201168. For example, 25 li × 0.000201168 = 0.0050292 km.
What is 10 link in kilometer?
10 li = 0.00201168 km.
Which unit is larger, the link or the kilometer?
The kilometer is the larger unit: 1 li equals only 0.000201168 km.