Convert link to hand
Please provide values below to convert link [li] to hand [hand], or Convert hand to link.
How to Convert Link to Hand
1 li = 1.98 hand
Example: convert 15 li to hand:
15 li = 15 × 1.98 hand = 29.7 hand
Link to Hand 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.
Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.