Convert link to hand
Please provide values below to convert link [li] to hand [hand], or Convert hand to link.
1 li = 1.98 hand. To convert link to hand, multiply the value by 1.98; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hand = 0.505050505051 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 = 1.98 hand
- 1 hand = 0.505050505051 li
- 10 li = 19.8 hand
- 100 li = 198 hand
How to Convert Link to Hand
1 li = 1.98 hand
Example: convert 15 li to hand:
15 li = 15 × 1.98 hand = 29.7 hand
Link to Hand Conversion Table
| link | hand |
|---|---|
| 1 li | 1.98 hand |
| 2 li | 3.96 hand |
| 3 li | 5.94 hand |
| 5 li | 9.9 hand |
| 10 li | 19.8 hand |
| 20 li | 39.6 hand |
| 50 li | 99 hand |
| 100 li | 198 hand |
| 500 li | 990 hand |
| 1000 li | 1980 hand |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 link in hand?
1 link (li) = 1.98 hand (hand).
How do you convert link to hand?
Multiply the link value by 1.98. For example, 25 li × 1.98 = 49.5 hand.
What is 10 link in hand?
10 li = 19.8 hand.
Which unit is larger, the link or the hand?
The link is the larger unit: 1 li = 1.98 hand.