How to convert dekameters to links
1 dekameter is equal to 49.70969538 links, and 1 link is equal to 0.0201168 dekameters. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
links = dekameters × 49.70969538
links = dekameters ÷ 0.0201168Example: convert 15 dam to li: 15 × 49.70969538 = 745.6454307 li.
Dekameter to Link conversion table
| Dekameter (dam) | Link (li) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 dam | 0.4970969538 li |
| 0.1 dam | 4.970969538 li |
| 1 dam | 49.70969538 li |
| 2 dam | 99.41939076 li |
| 3 dam | 149.1290861 li |
| 5 dam | 248.5484769 li |
| 10 dam | 497.0969538 li |
| 20 dam | 994.1939076 li |
| 50 dam | 2,485.484769 li |
| 100 dam | 4,970.969538 li |
| 250 dam | 12,427.42384 li |
| 500 dam | 24,854.84769 li |
| 1,000 dam | 49,709.69538 li |
About the dekameter
A dekameter (also spelled decameter) is 10 meters. It's an SI unit that is seldom used in practice, apart from some sports and forestry measurements.
Symbol: dam · 1 dam = 10 m · Category: Metric (SI)
About the link
Gunter's link is 7.92 inches (0.201168 m), one hundredth of a chain. It was used in land surveying.
Symbol: li · 1 li = 0.201168 m · Category: Imperial & US customary