Convert link to gigameter
Enter a value below to convert link [li] to gigameter [Gm]. Reverse conversion: Convert gigameter to link.
1 li = 2.0117e-10 Gm. To convert link to gigameter, multiply the value by 2.0117e-10; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Gm = 4970969537.9 li). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Link to Gigameter: Quick Reference
- 1 li = 2.0117e-10 Gm
- 1 Gm = 4970969537.9 li
- 10 li = 2.01168e-09 Gm
- 100 li = 2.01168e-08 Gm
How to Convert Link to Gigameter
1 li = 2.01168e-10 Gm
Example: convert 15 li to Gm:
15 li = 15 × 2.01168e-10 Gm = 3.01752e-09 Gm
Link to Gigameter Conversion Table
| link | gigameter |
|---|---|
| 1 li | 2.0117e-10 Gm |
| 2 li | 4.0234e-10 Gm |
| 3 li | 6.0350e-10 Gm |
| 5 li | 1.00584e-09 Gm |
| 10 li | 2.01168e-09 Gm |
| 20 li | 4.02336e-09 Gm |
| 50 li | 1.00584e-08 Gm |
| 100 li | 2.01168e-08 Gm |
| 500 li | 1.00584e-07 Gm |
| 1000 li | 2.01168e-07 Gm |
Link: Definition and Use
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.
Gigameter: Definition and Use
A gigameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^9 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "giga-" for 10^9 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The gigameter is used for measuring interplanetary distances, for example, the distance between Earth and Mars.
Link to Gigameter: Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 link in gigameter?
1 link (li) = 2.0117e-10 gigameter (Gm).
How do you convert link to gigameter?
Multiply the link value by 2.0117e-10. For example, 25 li × 2.0117e-10 = 5.0292e-09 Gm.
What is 10 link in gigameter?
10 li = 2.01168e-09 Gm.
Which unit is larger, the link or the gigameter?
The gigameter is the larger unit: 1 li equals only 2.0117e-10 Gm.