Convert hand to link
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to link [li], or Convert link to hand.
1 hand = 0.505050505051 li. To convert hand to link, multiply the value by 0.505050505051; to go the other way, divide by it (1 li = 1.98 hand). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 hand = 0.505050505051 li
- 1 li = 1.98 hand
- 10 hand = 5.05050505051 li
- 100 hand = 50.5050505051 li
How to Convert Hand to Link
1 hand = 0.505050505050505 li
Example: convert 15 hand to li:
15 hand = 15 × 0.505050505050505 li = 7.57575757575757 li
Hand to Link Conversion Table
| hand | link |
|---|---|
| 1 hand | 0.505050505051 li |
| 2 hand | 1.0101010101 li |
| 3 hand | 1.51515151515 li |
| 5 hand | 2.52525252525 li |
| 10 hand | 5.05050505051 li |
| 20 hand | 10.101010101 li |
| 50 hand | 25.2525252525 li |
| 100 hand | 50.5050505051 li |
| 500 hand | 252.525252525 li |
| 1000 hand | 505.050505051 li |
Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.
Link
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 hand in link?
1 hand (hand) = 0.505050505051 link (li).
How do you convert hand to link?
Multiply the hand value by 0.505050505051. For example, 25 hand × 0.505050505051 = 12.6262626263 li.
What is 10 hand in link?
10 hand = 5.05050505051 li.
Which unit is larger, the hand or the link?
The link is the larger unit: 1 hand equals only 0.505050505051 li.