Convert link to rod
Please provide values below to convert link [li] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to link.
1 li = 0.04 rd. To convert link to rod, multiply the value by 0.04; to go the other way, divide by it (1 rd = 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 rd
- 1 rd = 25 li
- 10 li = 0.4 rd
- 100 li = 4 rd
How to Convert Link to Rod
1 li = 0.04 rd
Example: convert 15 li to rd:
15 li = 15 × 0.04 rd = 0.6 rd
Link to Rod Conversion Table
| link | rod |
|---|---|
| 1 li | 0.04 rd |
| 2 li | 0.08 rd |
| 3 li | 0.12 rd |
| 5 li | 0.2 rd |
| 10 li | 0.4 rd |
| 20 li | 0.8 rd |
| 50 li | 2 rd |
| 100 li | 4 rd |
| 500 li | 20 rd |
| 1000 li | 40 rd |
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.
Rod
A rod, also known as a perch or pole, is a unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, or 5.5 yards.
History/Origin
The rod has been used as a unit of measurement in England since at least the 13th century. It was a convenient length for measuring land.
Current Use
The rod is now an archaic unit of measurement, though it may still be encountered in old land deeds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 link in rod?
1 link (li) = 0.04 rod (rd).
How do you convert link to rod?
Multiply the link value by 0.04. For example, 25 li × 0.04 = 1 rd.
What is 10 link in rod?
10 li = 0.4 rd.
Which unit is larger, the link or the rod?
The rod is the larger unit: 1 li equals only 0.04 rd.