A decimeter is an SI unit of length equal to one tenth of a meter, used for moderate-sized measurements and volume relations.

What is a link and where was it used?

The link is a historic English unit of length used mainly in 18th–19th century land surveying as one hundredth of Gunter's chain.

Why convert decimeters to links?

Converting helps interpret historic land records and integrate modern measurements with cadastral maps.

How to Convert from Decimeter [dm] to Link [li]?

Easily convert length measurements from decimeters to historic links using this precise online converter. Understand and relate modern units to traditional surveying lengths.

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Decimeter [dm] to Link [li] Conversion Table

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Decimeter [dm] to Link [li] Conversion Table
Decimeter [dm]	Link [li]

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to convert measurements from decimeters, a modern SI unit, to links, a traditional English unit used in historic surveying. It helps bridge contemporary measurements with old land survey records.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in decimeters.
Select decimeter as the starting unit and link as the target unit.
Initiate the conversion to obtain the equivalent length in links.
Use results to analyze or relate historical surveying data.

Key Features

Converts lengths from decimeters (dm) to links (li) accurately.
Useful for historical land surveying and cadastral documentation.
Browser-based tool requiring no installation.
Supports interpretation of old property boundaries using modern data.

Examples

5 decimeters equals approximately 2.485484769 links.
10 decimeters converts to roughly 4.970969538 links.

Common Use Cases

Describing moderate dimensions such as books or small furniture.
Interpreting old land deeds and cadastral documents.
Reconstructing historical property boundaries and maps.
Converting measurements for carpentry, manufacturing, and retail related to moderate sizes.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify historical definitions of the link unit when precision is critical.
Use conversions to support research on old land surveys and cadastral records.
Consider the context of the link’s historic use for accurate interpretation.

Limitations

The link is a historic measurement with possible variations over time.
Conversion accuracy may vary depending on the original link definition used.
Not suitable for legal or formal surveying without additional verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a decimeter?: A decimeter is an SI unit of length equal to one tenth of a meter, used for moderate-sized measurements and volume relations.
What is a link and where was it used?: The link is a historic English unit of length used mainly in 18th–19th century land surveying as one hundredth of Gunter's chain.
Why convert decimeters to links?: Converting helps interpret historic land records and integrate modern measurements with cadastral maps.

Key Terminology

Decimeter [dm]: An SI unit of length equal to one tenth of a meter, used for moderate linear measurements and volume relations.
Link [li]: A historic English unit of length used in surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain, mainly for 18th–19th century land measurements.
Gunter's Chain: A historic surveying tool consisting of 100 links, used for measuring distances on land.

Quick Knowledge Check

What modern unit does the decimeter represent?

A tenth of a kilometer

A tenth of a meter

One hundredth of a meter

The link was primarily used in which context?

Modern manufacturing

Historic land surveying

Scientific laboratory measurements

Why is it important to verify the link's definition when converting?

Because the link varies historically in definition

Because the link is a metric unit

Because it converts only to volume units

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