Convert link to yard

Please provide values below to convert link [li] to yard [yd], or Convert yard to link.




How to Convert Link to Yard

1 li = 0.22 yd

Example: convert 15 li to yd:
15 li = 15 Γ— 0.22 yd = 3.3 yd


Link to Yard 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.


Yard

A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.

History/Origin

The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.

Current Use

The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.



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