Convert dekameter to link (US survey)
Enter a value below to convert dekameter [dam] to link (US survey) [li (US)]. Reverse conversion: Convert link (US survey) to dekameter.
1 dam = 49.7095959687 li (US). To convert dekameter to link (US survey), multiply the value by 49.7095959687; to go the other way, divide by it (1 li (US) = 0.02011684023 dam). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Dekameter to Link (Us Survey): Quick Reference
- 1 dam = 49.7095959687 li (US)
- 1 li (US) = 0.02011684023 dam
- 10 dam = 497.095959687 li (US)
- 100 dam = 4970.95959687 li (US)
How to Convert Dekameter to Link (Us Survey)
1 dam = 49.7095959686906 li (US)
Example: convert 15 dam to li (US):
15 dam = 15 × 49.7095959686906 li (US) = 745.643939530358 li (US)
Dekameter to Link (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| dekameter | link (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 dam | 49.7095959687 li (US) |
| 2 dam | 99.4191919374 li (US) |
| 3 dam | 149.128787906 li (US) |
| 5 dam | 248.547979843 li (US) |
| 10 dam | 497.095959687 li (US) |
| 20 dam | 994.191919374 li (US) |
| 50 dam | 2485.47979843 li (US) |
| 100 dam | 4970.95959687 li (US) |
| 500 dam | 24854.7979843 li (US) |
| 1000 dam | 49709.5959687 li (US) |
Dekameter: Definition and Use
A dekameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "deka-" from the Greek "deka" meaning ten, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The dekameter is rarely used in practice. It is sometimes used in meteorology to measure altitude.
Link (Us Survey): Definition and Use
A U.S. survey link is a unit of length equal to 1/100 of a U.S. survey chain.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey link is based on the U.S. survey foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey link was used for land surveying in the United States.
Dekameter to Link (Us Survey): Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 dekameter in link (US survey)?
1 dekameter (dam) = 49.7095959687 link (US survey) (li (US)).
How do you convert dekameter to link (US survey)?
Multiply the dekameter value by 49.7095959687. For example, 25 dam × 49.7095959687 = 1242.73989922 li (US).
What is 10 dekameter in link (US survey)?
10 dam = 497.095959687 li (US).
Which unit is larger, the dekameter or the link (US survey)?
The dekameter is the larger unit: 1 dam = 49.7095959687 li (US).