The link (usually abbreviated as "l.", "li." or "lnk."), also called a Gunter’s link, is a unit of length in the imperial system. The unit was based on Gunter's measurement where a metal chain consisting of 100 links was used in surveying real property. In the English-speaking world prior to the 20th century, links were commonly used for this function but are rarely used now.

A link is exactly ³³⁄₅₀ of a survey foot. Twenty-five links make a rod (16.5 feet). One hundred links make a chain. One thousand links make a furlong. Eight thousand links make a statute mile.

1 link	≡	0.01	chain
	=	0.04	rod
	=	0.66	survey foot
	=	7.92	inches
	=	201.168	millimeters

[edit] See also

• Edmund Gunter