What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to translate length values from link [li], a historic English surveying unit, to dekameter [dam], an SI-derived unit equivalent to 10 meters. It is handy for converting historic land measurement data into modern metric units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value in link [li] you wish to convert
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Select the source unit as link [li] and the target unit as dekameter [dam]
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in dekameters
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Use the result for analysis, mapping, or reference in modern metric units
Key Features
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Converts link [li], a historic surveying unit, to dekameter [dam], an SI-derived unit
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Supports interpretation of old cadastral and land measurement records
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Facilitates modern mapping by expressing distances in tens of meters
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Browser-based and easy to use for quick conversions
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Includes example conversions for better understanding
Examples
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Converting 5 link [li] results in approximately 0.100584 dekameter [dam]
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Converting 50 link [li] gives about 1.00584 dekameter [dam]
Common Use Cases
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Surveyors converting historic chain measurements for land boundary analysis
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Historians interpreting 18th and 19th century cadastral documents
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Topographic mapping where elevation or distance increments are in tens of meters
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Meteorology reporting geopotential heights in dekameters
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Describing medium-range distances such as sports fields or local infrastructure
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the context of the historic link measurement for accurate interpretation
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Convert dekameters to meters if standard SI units are needed
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Use the tool to cross-check values when analyzing old land surveys
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Combine conversion results with mapping software for visual analysis
Limitations
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Link [li] is a historic unit primarily found in old documentation and not standard today
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Dekameter [dam] is less commonly used compared to the meter and may require further unit conversion
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The tool is intended for length units and does not support other measurement categories
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a link [li] unit used for?
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A link [li] is a historic English unit of length mainly used in 18th and 19th century land surveying and cadastral records.
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How many meters are in one dekameter [dam]?
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One dekameter [dam] is equal to 10 meters.
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Why convert link [li] to dekameter [dam]?
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Converting link [li] to dekameter [dam] helps translate historic land measurements into modern metric units useful for mapping and analysis.
Key Terminology
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Link [li]
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A historic English unit of length used in surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain or approximately 0.201168 meters.
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Dekameter [dam]
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An SI-derived unit of length equal to 10 meters, often used for expressing medium-scale distances.
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Gunter's chain
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A historic surveying tool consisting of 100 links, used for land measurement.