Convert link to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert link [li] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to link.
How to Convert Link to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 li = 0.10999978000044 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 li to fath (US):
15 li = 15 × 0.10999978000044 fath (US) = 1.6499967000066 fath (US)
Link to Fathom (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| link | fathom (US survey) |
|---|
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.
Fathom (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey fathom is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey fathom was used in surveying in the United States.