What is a Link (US survey)?

A Link (US survey) is a historical length unit equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain or about 0.201168 meters, used primarily in US land surveying and cadastral records.

What does a Dekameter measure?

A Dekameter is a metric unit of length equal to 10 meters, commonly used to represent distances on the order of tens of meters in topography and meteorology.

Why convert Link units to Dekameter?

Converting Link units to Dekameter allows translation of small-scale historic survey measurements into modern metric units for better interpretation and practical applications.

How to Convert from Link (US survey) [li] to Dekameter [dam]

Convert length measurements from the historical US survey link unit to the metric dekameter unit using an easy online converter. Ideal for land surveying and topographic mapping needs.

Link (US survey) [li]

Dekameter [dam]

Please check your input. It must be a valid numeric value.

Link (US survey) [li] to Dekameter [dam] Conversion Table

Link (US survey) [li]	Dekameter [dam]

Custom Unit Conversion Table Generator – Instant Printable Conversion Tables

Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

End Value

Enter the ending number (positive decimal or integer > Start Value). Example: 10, 50, 100.

Interval

Enter the step size (positive decimal > 0 and < End Value – Start Value). Example: 1.0, 2.5.

Link (US survey) [li] to Dekameter [dam] Conversion Table
Link (US survey) [li]	Dekameter [dam]

Explore More Length Units Converter

What Is This Tool?

This converter helps you change lengths measured in the US survey link, a traditional land surveying unit, into dekameters, a metric length unit equal to 10 meters. It is useful for interpreting old survey data or performing modern measurements requiring metric scale.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value measured in Link (US survey) units
Select Link (US survey) as the source unit
Choose Dekameter as the target unit
View the converted measurement displayed immediately
Use the result for land surveying interpretation or metric-scale assessments

Key Features

Converts from Link (US survey) to Dekameter with accurate defined conversion rates
Supports length measurements tied to historic land surveying units and modern SI length units
Easy-to-use interface suitable for both professionals and students
Browser-based tool accessible without installation
Provides example conversions for quick reference

Examples

10 Link (US survey) equals approximately 0.201168402 Dekameter
50 Link (US survey) converts to about 1.00584201 Dekameter

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances from historic US land survey plats and property deeds
Converting linear measures in cadastral mapping and boundary descriptions
Supporting civil engineering and land transfer projects with legacy measurement data
Topographic mapping with contour intervals expressed in metric tens of meters
Meteorological data reporting involving geopotential heights in decameters
Describing medium-range distances such as sports fields or local infrastructure layouts

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure the source data uses the US survey foot definition consistently when converting links
Verify unit definitions especially when working with older or mixed datasets
Use conversion results as a starting point and adapt for practical units if needed
Apply the tool for tasks requiring both historic and modern metric measurement compatibility
Cross-check with other length units if precise applications require

Limitations

Link (US survey) is a historical measure tied to legacy surveying systems and may vary across data sets
Conversion precision can be affected by rounding and differences between US survey feet and international feet
Dekameter is not frequently used in everyday contexts, so further unit adjustments might be necessary for practical use

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Link (US survey)?: A Link (US survey) is a historical length unit equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain or about 0.201168 meters, used primarily in US land surveying and cadastral records.
What does a Dekameter measure?: A Dekameter is a metric unit of length equal to 10 meters, commonly used to represent distances on the order of tens of meters in topography and meteorology.
Why convert Link units to Dekameter?: Converting Link units to Dekameter allows translation of small-scale historic survey measurements into modern metric units for better interpretation and practical applications.

Key Terminology

Link (US survey): A historic length unit equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, used in US land surveying, measuring approximately 0.201168 meters.
Dekameter [dam]: An SI-derived unit of length equal to 10 meters, used to express medium-range distances and in topography and meteorology.
Gunter's Chain: A measuring device and unit equal to 66 US survey feet, traditionally used in land surveying.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the Link (US survey) primarily used for?

Meteorological distance measurements

Land surveying and cadastral records

Describing sports field lengths

How many meters are in one Dekameter?

1 meter

10 meters

100 meters

What is a key limitation when converting Link to Dekameter?

Differences between US survey feet and international feet

Lack of browser support for the converter

Dekameter being an imperial unit

Share Us

Similar Calculators

Online Surface Current Density Units Converter Online Heat Flux Density Units Converter Online Heat Density Units Converter Online Weight and Mass Units Converter Online Flow Molar Units Converter