Convert link to span (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert link [li] to span (cloth) [span], or Convert span (cloth) to link.
1 li = 0.88 span. To convert link to span (cloth), multiply the value by 0.88; to go the other way, divide by it (1 span = 1.13636363636 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 = 0.88 span
- 1 span = 1.13636363636 li
- 10 li = 8.8 span
- 100 li = 88 span
How to Convert Link to Span (Cloth)
1 li = 0.88 span
Example: convert 15 li to span:
15 li = 15 × 0.88 span = 13.2 span
Link to Span (Cloth) Conversion Table
| link | span (cloth) |
|---|---|
| 1 li | 0.88 span |
| 2 li | 1.76 span |
| 3 li | 2.64 span |
| 5 li | 4.4 span |
| 10 li | 8.8 span |
| 20 li | 17.6 span |
| 50 li | 44 span |
| 100 li | 88 span |
| 500 li | 440 span |
| 1000 li | 880 span |
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.
Span (Cloth)
A span is an obsolete unit of length, typically about 9 inches, based on the distance between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the little finger when the hand is fully extended.
History/Origin
The span has been used as a unit of measurement for thousands of years in many different cultures.
Current Use
The span is no longer a standard unit of measurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 link in span (cloth)?
1 link (li) = 0.88 span (cloth) (span).
How do you convert link to span (cloth)?
Multiply the link value by 0.88. For example, 25 li × 0.88 = 22 span.
What is 10 link in span (cloth)?
10 li = 8.8 span.
Which unit is larger, the link or the span (cloth)?
The span (cloth) is the larger unit: 1 li equals only 0.88 span.