Link (unit)
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| SI units | |
|---|---|
| 0.201168 m | 201.168 mm |
| US customary / Imperial units | |
| 0.66 ft | 7.92 in |
A link, also called a Gunter’s link, is a unit of length in the Imperial system. It is equal to 0.01 chain, or 7.92 inches in the Imperial system. A link is equal to 20.1168 centimeters or 0.201168 meter in the SI system.
The link unit was based on Gunter's measurement where a metal chain consisting of 100 links was used to measure land area.
Links were commonly used in surveying property in the English-speaking world before the 20th century, but are now rarely used.
Link is usually abbreviated as l., li. or lnk.
[edit] See also
- Edmund Gunterde:Link (Einheit)
uz:Link ru:Линк simple:Link (unit)
