Convert link to finger (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert link [li] to finger (cloth) [finger], or Convert finger (cloth) to link.
1 li = 1.76 finger. To convert link to finger (cloth), multiply the value by 1.76; to go the other way, divide by it (1 finger = 0.568181818182 li). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 li = 1.76 finger
- 1 finger = 0.568181818182 li
- 10 li = 17.6 finger
- 100 li = 176 finger
How to Convert Link to Finger (Cloth)
1 li = 1.76 finger
Example: convert 15 li to finger:
15 li = 15 × 1.76 finger = 26.4 finger
Link to Finger (Cloth) Conversion Table
| link | finger (cloth) |
|---|---|
| 1 li | 1.76 finger |
| 2 li | 3.52 finger |
| 3 li | 5.28 finger |
| 5 li | 8.8 finger |
| 10 li | 17.6 finger |
| 20 li | 35.2 finger |
| 50 li | 88 finger |
| 100 li | 176 finger |
| 500 li | 880 finger |
| 1000 li | 1760 finger |
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.
Finger (Cloth)
A finger or finger's breadth is an obsolete unit of length, approximately the width of a human finger, about 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The finger has been used as a unit of measurement since ancient times.
Current Use
The finger is no longer a standard unit of measurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 link in finger (cloth)?
1 link (li) = 1.76 finger (cloth) (finger).
How do you convert link to finger (cloth)?
Multiply the link value by 1.76. For example, 25 li × 1.76 = 44 finger.
What is 10 link in finger (cloth)?
10 li = 17.6 finger.
Which unit is larger, the link or the finger (cloth)?
The link is the larger unit: 1 li = 1.76 finger.