How to convert fathoms to links
1 fathom is equal to 9.090909091 links, and 1 link is equal to 0.11 fathoms. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
links = fathoms × 9.090909091
links = fathoms ÷ 0.11Example: convert 15 ftm to li: 15 × 9.090909091 = 136.3636364 li.
Fathom to Link conversion table
| Fathom (ftm) | Link (li) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ftm | 0.09090909091 li |
| 0.1 ftm | 0.9090909091 li |
| 1 ftm | 9.090909091 li |
| 2 ftm | 18.18181818 li |
| 3 ftm | 27.27272727 li |
| 5 ftm | 45.45454545 li |
| 10 ftm | 90.90909091 li |
| 20 ftm | 181.8181818 li |
| 50 ftm | 454.5454545 li |
| 100 ftm | 909.0909091 li |
| 250 ftm | 2,272.727273 li |
| 500 ftm | 4,545.454545 li |
| 1,000 ftm | 9,090.909091 li |
About the fathom
The fathom is 6 feet (1.8288 m). It's used to measure the depth of water on nautical charts and fishing lines.
Symbol: ftm · 1 ftm = 1.8288 m · Category: Imperial & US customary
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