Convert link to centimeter
Please provide values below to convert link [li] to centimeter [cm], or Convert centimeter to link.
How to Convert Link to Centimeter
1 li = 20.1168 cm
Example: convert 15 li to cm:
15 li = 15 × 20.1168 cm = 301.752 cm
Link to Centimeter 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.
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.