Convert hand to link
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to link [li], or Convert link to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Link
1 hand = 0.505050505050505 li
Example: convert 15 hand to li:
15 hand = 15 × 0.505050505050505 li = 7.57575757575757 li
Hand to Link Conversion Table
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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.
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.