Convert link to chain
Please provide values below to convert link [li] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to link.
How to Convert Link to Chain
1 li = 0.01 ch
Example: convert 15 li to ch:
15 li = 15 × 0.01 ch = 0.15 ch
Link to Chain Conversion Table
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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.
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.