Convert span (cloth) to link
Please provide values below to convert span (cloth) [span] to link [li], or Convert link to span (cloth).
1 span = 1.13636363636 li. To convert span (cloth) to link, multiply the value by 1.13636363636; to go the other way, divide by it (1 li = 0.88 span). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 span = 1.13636363636 li
- 1 li = 0.88 span
- 10 span = 11.3636363636 li
- 100 span = 113.636363636 li
How to Convert Span (Cloth) to Link
1 span = 1.13636363636364 li
Example: convert 15 span to li:
15 span = 15 × 1.13636363636364 li = 17.0454545454545 li
Span (Cloth) to Link Conversion Table
| span (cloth) | link |
|---|---|
| 1 span | 1.13636363636 li |
| 2 span | 2.27272727273 li |
| 3 span | 3.40909090909 li |
| 5 span | 5.68181818182 li |
| 10 span | 11.3636363636 li |
| 20 span | 22.7272727273 li |
| 50 span | 56.8181818182 li |
| 100 span | 113.636363636 li |
| 500 span | 568.181818182 li |
| 1000 span | 1136.36363636 li |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 span (cloth) in link?
1 span (cloth) (span) = 1.13636363636 link (li).
How do you convert span (cloth) to link?
Multiply the span (cloth) value by 1.13636363636. For example, 25 span × 1.13636363636 = 28.4090909091 li.
What is 10 span (cloth) in link?
10 span = 11.3636363636 li.
Which unit is larger, the span (cloth) or the link?
The span (cloth) is the larger unit: 1 span = 1.13636363636 li.