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.



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