Convert link to handbreadth
Please provide values below to convert link [li] to handbreadth [handbreadth], or Convert handbreadth to link.
1 li = 2.64 handbreadth. To convert link to handbreadth, multiply the value by 2.64; to go the other way, divide by it (1 handbreadth = 0.378787878788 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 = 2.64 handbreadth
- 1 handbreadth = 0.378787878788 li
- 10 li = 26.4 handbreadth
- 100 li = 264 handbreadth
How to Convert Link to Handbreadth
1 li = 2.64 handbreadth
Example: convert 15 li to handbreadth:
15 li = 15 × 2.64 handbreadth = 39.6 handbreadth
Link to Handbreadth Conversion Table
| link | handbreadth |
|---|---|
| 1 li | 2.64 handbreadth |
| 2 li | 5.28 handbreadth |
| 3 li | 7.92 handbreadth |
| 5 li | 13.2 handbreadth |
| 10 li | 26.4 handbreadth |
| 20 li | 52.8 handbreadth |
| 50 li | 132 handbreadth |
| 100 li | 264 handbreadth |
| 500 li | 1320 handbreadth |
| 1000 li | 2640 handbreadth |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 link in handbreadth?
1 link (li) = 2.64 handbreadth (handbreadth).
How do you convert link to handbreadth?
Multiply the link value by 2.64. For example, 25 li × 2.64 = 66 handbreadth.
What is 10 link in handbreadth?
10 li = 26.4 handbreadth.
Which unit is larger, the link or the handbreadth?
The link is the larger unit: 1 li = 2.64 handbreadth.