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Convert Link to Yard (li to yd) instantly with accurate, readable results.
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Link - traditional surveying length unit
Link is a historical unit used in land surveying as 1/100 of a Gunter’s chain. Used on cadastral maps, field books, and deeds throughout the English-speaking world.
- Symbols: l, lk, or lnk (varies)
- System: Imperial/US customary (historic surveying)
- Exact relations: 1 link = 1/100 chain = 1/25 rod = 0.66 ft = 7.92 in
- Metric equivalents: 1 link = 0.201168 m (exact); 100 links = 20.1168 m (1 chain)
- Typical examples: parcel frontage like “12 ch 37 lks”; old plats listing sides in chains and links
Yard (yd) — Imperial/US unit defined exactly as 0.9144 meters
Used in sports, textiles, and some land measurements. Convenient multiple of feet and inches.
- Symbol: yd
- System: Imperial/US customary
- Exact relations: 1 yd = 0.9144 m = 91.44 cm (exact)
- Other relations: 1 yd = 3 ft = 36 in
- Typical examples: football field markings, fabric lengths