Convert kilometer to link
Please provide values below to convert kilometer [km] to link [li], or Convert link to kilometer.
How to Convert Kilometer to Link
1 km = 4970.96953789867 li
Example: convert 15 km to li:
15 km = 15 × 4970.96953789867 li = 74564.5430684801 li
Kilometer to Link Conversion Table
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Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.
Link
A link, specifically Gunter's link, is a unit of length equal to 7.92 inches, or 1/100 of a chain.
History/Origin
The link is part of Gunter's chain, a surveying tool invented by Edmund Gunter in the 17th century.
Current Use
The link is an obsolete unit of measurement, but may be found in old land surveys.