Convert handbreadth to link
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to link [li], or Convert link to handbreadth.
1 handbreadth = 0.378787878788 li. To convert handbreadth to link, multiply the value by 0.378787878788; to go the other way, divide by it (1 li = 2.64 handbreadth). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 handbreadth = 0.378787878788 li
- 1 li = 2.64 handbreadth
- 10 handbreadth = 3.78787878788 li
- 100 handbreadth = 37.8787878788 li
How to Convert Handbreadth to Link
1 handbreadth = 0.378787878787879 li
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to li:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 0.378787878787879 li = 5.68181818181818 li
Handbreadth to Link Conversion Table
| handbreadth | link |
|---|---|
| 1 handbreadth | 0.378787878788 li |
| 2 handbreadth | 0.757575757576 li |
| 3 handbreadth | 1.13636363636 li |
| 5 handbreadth | 1.89393939394 li |
| 10 handbreadth | 3.78787878788 li |
| 20 handbreadth | 7.57575757576 li |
| 50 handbreadth | 18.9393939394 li |
| 100 handbreadth | 37.8787878788 li |
| 500 handbreadth | 189.393939394 li |
| 1000 handbreadth | 378.787878788 li |
Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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 handbreadth in link?
1 handbreadth (handbreadth) = 0.378787878788 link (li).
How do you convert handbreadth to link?
Multiply the handbreadth value by 0.378787878788. For example, 25 handbreadth × 0.378787878788 = 9.4696969697 li.
What is 10 handbreadth in link?
10 handbreadth = 3.78787878788 li.
Which unit is larger, the handbreadth or the link?
The link is the larger unit: 1 handbreadth equals only 0.378787878788 li.