How to convert links to poles
1 link is equal to 0.04 poles, and 1 pole is equal to 25 links. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
poles = links × 0.04
poles = links ÷ 25Example: convert 15 li to pole: 15 × 0.04 = 0.6 pole.
Link to Pole conversion table
| Link (li) | Pole (pole) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 li | 0.0004 pole |
| 0.1 li | 0.004 pole |
| 1 li | 0.04 pole |
| 2 li | 0.08 pole |
| 3 li | 0.12 pole |
| 5 li | 0.2 pole |
| 10 li | 0.4 pole |
| 20 li | 0.8 pole |
| 50 li | 2 pole |
| 100 li | 4 pole |
| 250 li | 10 pole |
| 500 li | 20 pole |
| 1,000 li | 40 pole |
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
About the pole
The pole is another name for the rod or perch: 16.5 feet (5.0292 m). UK allotment gardens are still measured in square poles.
Symbol: pole · 1 pole = 5.0292 m · Category: Imperial & US customary