Convert handbreadth to link (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to link (US survey) [li (US)], or Convert link (US survey) to handbreadth.
1 handbreadth = 0.378787121281 li (US). To convert handbreadth to link (US survey), multiply the value by 0.378787121281; to go the other way, divide by it (1 li (US) = 2.64000527953 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 = 0.378787121281 li (US)
- 1 li (US) = 2.64000527953 handbreadth
- 10 handbreadth = 3.78787121281 li (US)
- 100 handbreadth = 37.8787121281 li (US)
How to Convert Handbreadth to Link (Us Survey)
1 handbreadth = 0.378787121281422 li (US)
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to li (US):
15 handbreadth = 15 × 0.378787121281422 li (US) = 5.68180681922133 li (US)
Handbreadth to Link (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| handbreadth | link (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 handbreadth | 0.378787121281 li (US) |
| 2 handbreadth | 0.757574242563 li (US) |
| 3 handbreadth | 1.13636136384 li (US) |
| 5 handbreadth | 1.89393560641 li (US) |
| 10 handbreadth | 3.78787121281 li (US) |
| 20 handbreadth | 7.57574242563 li (US) |
| 50 handbreadth | 18.9393560641 li (US) |
| 100 handbreadth | 37.8787121281 li (US) |
| 500 handbreadth | 189.393560641 li (US) |
| 1000 handbreadth | 378.787121281 li (US) |
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 (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey link is a unit of length equal to 1/100 of a U.S. survey chain.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey link is based on the U.S. survey foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey link was used for land surveying in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 handbreadth in link (US survey)?
1 handbreadth (handbreadth) = 0.378787121281 link (US survey) (li (US)).
How do you convert handbreadth to link (US survey)?
Multiply the handbreadth value by 0.378787121281. For example, 25 handbreadth × 0.378787121281 = 9.46967803204 li (US).
What is 10 handbreadth in link (US survey)?
10 handbreadth = 3.78787121281 li (US).
Which unit is larger, the handbreadth or the link (US survey)?
The link (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 handbreadth equals only 0.378787121281 li (US).