Convert handbreadth to link
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to link [li], or Convert link to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Link
1 handbreadth = 0.378787878787879 li
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to li:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 0.378787878787879 li = 5.68181818181818 li
Handbreadth to Link Conversion Table
| handbreadth | link |
|---|
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.
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.