Convert link to handbreadth
Please provide values below to convert link [li] to handbreadth [handbreadth], or Convert handbreadth to link.
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
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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.