Convert link to pole
Please provide values below to convert link [li] to pole [pole], or Convert pole to link.
1 li = 0.04 pole. To convert link to pole, multiply the value by 0.04; to go the other way, divide by it (1 pole = 25 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 = 0.04 pole
- 1 pole = 25 li
- 10 li = 0.4 pole
- 100 li = 4 pole
How to Convert Link to Pole
1 li = 0.04 pole
Example: convert 15 li to pole:
15 li = 15 × 0.04 pole = 0.6 pole
Link to Pole Conversion Table
| link | pole |
|---|---|
| 1 li | 0.04 pole |
| 2 li | 0.08 pole |
| 3 li | 0.12 pole |
| 5 li | 0.2 pole |
| 10 li | 0.4 pole |
| 20 li | 0.8 pole |
| 50 li | 2 pole |
| 100 li | 4 pole |
| 500 li | 20 pole |
| 1000 li | 40 pole |
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.
Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic unit of measurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 link in pole?
1 link (li) = 0.04 pole (pole).
How do you convert link to pole?
Multiply the link value by 0.04. For example, 25 li × 0.04 = 1 pole.
What is 10 link in pole?
10 li = 0.4 pole.
Which unit is larger, the link or the pole?
The pole is the larger unit: 1 li equals only 0.04 pole.