Convert chain to link (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to link (US survey) [li (US)], or Convert link (US survey) to chain.
How to Convert Chain to Link (Us Survey)
1 ch = 99.9998000182954 li (US)
Example: convert 15 ch to li (US):
15 ch = 15 × 99.9998000182954 li (US) = 1499.99700027443 li (US)
Chain to Link (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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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.
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.