What exactly is a hand as a unit of length?

A hand is a traditional unit of length equal to exactly 4 inches, originally based on the breadth of a human hand and now standardized for measuring height, especially of horses.

Where is the link [li] unit commonly used?

The link is a historic English surveying unit used mainly in the 18th and 19th centuries for land measurement and cadastral records.

Why would I convert from hand to link?

Converting from hand to link helps translate animal height data into historical surveying units, aiding in interpreting old property maps and archival documents.

How to Convert from Hand to Link [li]

Learn how to convert measurements from the traditional unit 'hand' to the historic surveying unit 'link [li]' using a straightforward online unit converter designed for length conversions.

Hand

Link [li]

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Hand to Link [li] Conversion Table

Hand	Link [li]

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Hand to Link [li] Conversion Table
Hand	Link [li]

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What Is This Tool?

This online converter helps you change length values from hands, a unit commonly used to measure horse height, into links, a historical English surveying unit. It is particularly useful for translating equestrian measurements into terms used in old land records and cadastral maps.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in hands you want to convert.
Select 'hand' as the input unit and 'link [li]' as the output unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent measurement in links.

Key Features

Converts length values between hand and link [li] units accurately according to their defined conversion rate.
Supports understanding of measurements used in equestrian and historical surveying contexts.
Browser-based tool requiring no installation for quick and easy access.

Examples

2 Hands equals 1.01010101 Link [li].
10 Hands equals 5.050505051 Link [li].

Common Use Cases

Measuring and recording horse height for equestrian events or breeding records.
Interpreting 18th to 19th century land surveys and cadastral documents.
Reconstructing historical property boundaries or maps using archival records.

Tips & Best Practices

Use this converter primarily for reference or scholarly research related to historical measurements.
Verify the measurement context, especially when working with archival land documents or equestrian data.
Understand that the link is a historic unit with limited modern use, so exercise caution in precise applications.

Limitations

The link is a historical unit with minimal relevance in current measurement standards.
Conversion precision may be affected by historical variations and record-keeping differences.
Best suited for interpretative work rather than exact modern engineering measurements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is a hand as a unit of length?: A hand is a traditional unit of length equal to exactly 4 inches, originally based on the breadth of a human hand and now standardized for measuring height, especially of horses.
Where is the link [li] unit commonly used?: The link is a historic English surveying unit used mainly in the 18th and 19th centuries for land measurement and cadastral records.
Why would I convert from hand to link?: Converting from hand to link helps translate animal height data into historical surveying units, aiding in interpreting old property maps and archival documents.

Key Terminology

Hand: A traditional length unit fixed at 4 inches, traditionally used to measure a horse's height at the withers.
Link [li]: A historic English surveying unit equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain, approximately 0.66 feet, used in old land measurement records.
Gunter's chain: A measuring device historically used in surveying, with the link being one hundredth of its length.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the exact length of one hand in inches?

3 inches

4 inches

5 inches

The link [li] unit is mainly associated with which field?

Modern construction

Historical land surveying

Astronomy

Why might someone convert hands to links?

To interpret historical land records

To measure modern horse height

To convert distance in nautical miles

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