Convert link to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert link [li] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to link.
1 li = 0.000108622030238 NM. To convert link to nautical mile (international), multiply the value by 0.000108622030238; to go the other way, divide by it (1 NM = 9206.23558419 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 = 0.000108622030238 NM
- 1 NM = 9206.23558419 li
- 10 li = 0.00108622030238 NM
- 100 li = 0.0108622030238 NM
How to Convert Link to Nautical Mile (International)
1 li = 0.000108622030237581 NM
Example: convert 15 li to NM:
15 li = 15 × 0.000108622030237581 NM = 0.00162933045356372 NM
Link to Nautical Mile (International) Conversion Table
| link | nautical mile (international) |
|---|---|
| 1 li | 0.000108622030238 NM |
| 2 li | 0.000217244060475 NM |
| 3 li | 0.000325866090713 NM |
| 5 li | 0.000543110151188 NM |
| 10 li | 0.00108622030238 NM |
| 20 li | 0.00217244060475 NM |
| 50 li | 0.00543110151188 NM |
| 100 li | 0.0108622030238 NM |
| 500 li | 0.0543110151188 NM |
| 1000 li | 0.108622030238 NM |
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.
Nautical Mile (International)
The international nautical mile is a unit of length used in marine and air navigation, defined as exactly 1,852 meters.
History/Origin
Historically, a nautical mile was defined as one minute of arc of latitude. The international nautical mile was defined by the First International Extraordinary Hydrographic Conference in Monaco in 1929. The United States adopted it in 1954, and the United Kingdom in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical mile is used for maritime and aviation purposes worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 link in nautical mile (international)?
1 link (li) = 0.000108622030238 nautical mile (international) (NM).
How do you convert link to nautical mile (international)?
Multiply the link value by 0.000108622030238. For example, 25 li × 0.000108622030238 = 0.00271555075594 NM.
What is 10 link in nautical mile (international)?
10 li = 0.00108622030238 NM.
Which unit is larger, the link or the nautical mile (international)?
The nautical mile (international) is the larger unit: 1 li equals only 0.000108622030238 NM.