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).
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
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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.