Kilometer to Link Converter (km to li)

How to convert kilometers to links

1 kilometer is equal to 4,970.969538 links, and 1 link is equal to 0.000201168 kilometers. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

links = kilometers × 4,970.969538
links = kilometers ÷ 0.000201168

Example: convert 15 km to li: 15 × 4,970.969538 = 74,564.54307 li.

A kilometer is 1,000 meters. It's the standard unit for distances between places, road signs and running races in most countries.

Symbol: km · 1 km = 1,000 m · Category: Metric (SI)

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

Frequently asked questions

How many links are in a kilometer?

There are 4,970.969538 links in 1 kilometer (km).

How many kilometers are in a link?

1 link (li) equals 0.000201168 kilometers.

How do I convert kilometers to links?

Multiply the length in kilometers by 4,970.969538. For example, 15 km × 4,970.969538 = 74,564.54307 li.

How do I convert links to kilometers?

Divide the length in links by 4,970.969538, or multiply it by 0.000201168. You can also use the Link to Kilometer converter.