Convert link (US survey) to chain
Please provide values below to convert link (US survey) [li (US)] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to link (US survey).
1 li (US) = 0.0100000199982 ch. To convert link (US survey) to chain, multiply the value by 0.0100000199982; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 99.9998000183 li (US)). 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 (US) = 0.0100000199982 ch
- 1 ch = 99.9998000183 li (US)
- 10 li (US) = 0.100000199982 ch
- 100 li (US) = 1.00000199982 ch
How to Convert Link (Us Survey) to Chain
1 li (US) = 0.0100000199982105 ch
Example: convert 15 li (US) to ch:
15 li (US) = 15 × 0.0100000199982105 ch = 0.150000299973157 ch
Link (Us Survey) to Chain Conversion Table
| link (US survey) | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 li (US) | 0.0100000199982 ch |
| 2 li (US) | 0.0200000399964 ch |
| 3 li (US) | 0.0300000599946 ch |
| 5 li (US) | 0.0500000999911 ch |
| 10 li (US) | 0.100000199982 ch |
| 20 li (US) | 0.200000399964 ch |
| 50 li (US) | 0.500000999911 ch |
| 100 li (US) | 1.00000199982 ch |
| 500 li (US) | 5.00000999911 ch |
| 1000 li (US) | 10.0000199982 ch |
Link (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey link is a unit of length equal to 1/100 of a U.S. survey chain.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey link is based on the U.S. survey foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey link was used for land surveying in the United States.
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 link (US survey) in chain?
1 link (US survey) (li (US)) = 0.0100000199982 chain (ch).
How do you convert link (US survey) to chain?
Multiply the link (US survey) value by 0.0100000199982. For example, 25 li (US) × 0.0100000199982 = 0.250000499955 ch.
What is 10 link (US survey) in chain?
10 li (US) = 0.100000199982 ch.
Which unit is larger, the link (US survey) or the chain?
The chain is the larger unit: 1 li (US) equals only 0.0100000199982 ch.