How to convert links to rods
1 link is equal to 0.04 rods, and 1 rod is equal to 25 links. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
rods = links × 0.04
rods = links ÷ 25Example: convert 15 li to rd: 15 × 0.04 = 0.6 rd.
Link to Rod conversion table
| Link (li) | Rod (rd) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 li | 0.0004 rd |
| 0.1 li | 0.004 rd |
| 1 li | 0.04 rd |
| 2 li | 0.08 rd |
| 3 li | 0.12 rd |
| 5 li | 0.2 rd |
| 10 li | 0.4 rd |
| 20 li | 0.8 rd |
| 50 li | 2 rd |
| 100 li | 4 rd |
| 250 li | 10 rd |
| 500 li | 20 rd |
| 1,000 li | 40 rd |
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 rod
The rod is 16.5 feet (5.0292 m), or a quarter of a chain. It was used in land surveying and is still used to measure canoe portages.
Symbol: rd · 1 rd = 5.0292 m · Category: Imperial & US customary