How to convert rods to links
1 rod is equal to 25 links, and 1 link is equal to 0.04 rods. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
links = rods × 25
links = rods ÷ 0.04Example: convert 15 rd to li: 15 × 25 = 375 li.
Rod to Link conversion table
| Rod (rd) | Link (li) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 rd | 0.25 li |
| 0.1 rd | 2.5 li |
| 1 rd | 25 li |
| 2 rd | 50 li |
| 3 rd | 75 li |
| 5 rd | 125 li |
| 10 rd | 250 li |
| 20 rd | 500 li |
| 50 rd | 1,250 li |
| 100 rd | 2,500 li |
| 250 rd | 6,250 li |
| 500 rd | 12,500 li |
| 1,000 rd | 25,000 li |
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
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