Convert centimeter to link
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to link [li], or Convert link to centimeter.
How to Convert Centimeter to Link
1 cm = 0.0497096953789867 li
Example: convert 15 cm to li:
15 cm = 15 × 0.0497096953789867 li = 0.745645430684801 li
Centimeter to Link Conversion Table
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Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.
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.