Convert millimeter to link
Please provide values below to convert millimeter [mm] to link [li], or Convert link to millimeter.
How to Convert Millimeter to Link
1 mm = 0.00497096953789867 li
Example: convert 15 mm to li:
15 mm = 15 × 0.00497096953789867 li = 0.0745645430684801 li
Millimeter to Link Conversion Table
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Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.
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.