Convert Link to Inch
Convert links to inches instantly. 1 link = 7.92 inch — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Inch to Link converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Link
A link is an Imperial unit of length equal to 7.92 inches (201.168 mm) — exactly 1/100 of a surveyor's chain. It is the smallest unit in the chain-based survey measurement system.
The link was defined by Edmund Gunter in 1620 as part of his 22-yard surveying chain. He divided the chain into 100 links specifically to enable easy decimal arithmetic when computing parcel areas.
Links appear in historical US and UK land survey documents (especially pre-1900). Modern surveyors generally use feet or meters but legacy deed records and government land surveys still cite acreage in chains and links.
Defined by Edmund Gunter in 1620; standardised as 7.92 inches via the chain definition; became exact via the 1959 International Yard and Pound Agreement.
Inch
An inch is an Imperial and US customary unit of length defined since 1959 as exactly 25.4 millimeters (0.0254 meters). It is still the standard small unit of length in the United States, the United Kingdom (informally), and a few other countries.
The inch derives from the Roman uncia (one-twelfth of a foot) and survived through Anglo-Saxon and medieval English measurement systems. Various definitions persisted regionally until the 1959 International Yard and Pound Agreement standardized the inch globally as exactly 25.4 mm.
Inches are used in the US and UK for body height, screen sizes (TVs, monitors, phones), tire sizes, plumbing, lumber, paper sizes (US Letter is 8.5 × 11 in), and most consumer product specifications in the United States.
Anglo-Saxon origin (predating 1066); standardized to 25.4 mm exactly by the International Yard and Pound Agreement of 1959, signed by the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
Link to Inch conversion formula
The relationship between links and inches:
To convert links to inches, multiply the value in links by 7.92. To reverse, multiply inches by 0.1262626263.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in inches updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Inch to Link converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert links to inches
- Write down the value in links (lk).
- Multiply that value by the factor 7.92.
- The product is the equivalent value in inches (in).
- To reverse, multiply the inch value by 0.1262626263.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 lk to in:
1 × 7.92 = 7.92 in
Example 2 — Convert 100 lk to in:
100 × 7.92 = 792 in
Real-world example — Pet and accessory dimensions
A 3-link dog leash equals a tidy round value in inches. Pet-supply shopping frequently mixes the two units across product specifications.
3 lk × 7.92 = 23.76 in
Real-world example — Fabric and tailoring
One link of fabric converts to a value in inches commonly used for seam allowances. Garment patterns frequently switch between the two units on a single instruction sheet.
1 lk × 7.92 = 7.92 in
Real-world example — Body height conversion (reverse direction)
You measure 1.75 links tall and need to fill in a gym membership form or medical record that asks for height in inches. This is the most-used everyday length conversion in metric-using countries.
1.75 lk × 7.92 = 13.86 in
Link to Inch conversion table
Standard reference values for converting links to inches:
| Link [lk] | Inch [in] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0792 |
| 0.1 | 0.792 |
| 1 | 7.92 |
| 2 | 15.84 |
| 3 | 23.76 |
| 4 | 31.68 |
| 5 | 39.6 |
| 10 | 79.2 |
| 20 | 158.4 |
| 30 | 237.6 |
| 40 | 316.8 |
| 50 | 396 |
| 100 | 792 |
| 500 | 3960 |
| 1000 | 7920 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 lk = 7.92 in) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
The IAU defines astronomical units including the AU (149597870700 m exactly) light-year and parsec used in astronomy and astrophysics.