What is a link [li] unit?

A link [li] is a historic English length unit used in surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain or 0.66 feet.

What does the hand unit measure?

The hand is a traditional length unit equal to exactly 4 inches, typically used to measure horse height at the withers.

Why convert from link [li] to hand?

Converting link [li] to hand helps interpret historical land measurements by expressing them in a more familiar traditional unit.

Convert Link [li] to Hand – Online Length Unit Converter

Use our easy, browser-based converter to transform length measurements from the historic link [li] unit to the traditional hand unit for practical and historical applications.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms length values from link [li], a historic surveying unit, into hand, a traditional unit commonly used to measure height. It helps bridge old land measurement records with modern units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in link [li] into the input field
Select link [li] as the source unit and hand as the target unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent length in hands
Use the results to interpret or record measurements accurately

Key Features

Converts historic link [li] units to hand units instantly
Browser-based and easy to use without the need for installation
Ideal for interpreting old surveying and cadastral data
Supports understanding measurements used in equestrian and land history contexts

Examples

5 links [li] converts to 9.9 hands
10 links [li] converts to 19.8 hands

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances in historic land deeds and cadastral documents
Reconstructing property boundaries based on old surveying data
Converting measurements for genealogy and archaeology research
Understanding equestrian height units in relation to historic land lengths

Tips & Best Practices

Use this converter primarily for historical or academic purposes
Cross-reference conversions with original surveying documents when possible
Be aware of unit context, as link is for land length and hand is for animal height
Treat conversions as approximate due to the differing nature of the units

Limitations

Link is an outdated unit rarely used in current measurements
Hand is typically used for measuring animal height, making conversions uncommon
Conversions between these units serve mostly academic or interpretive purposes
Results may be affected by rounding due to the small size of links compared to hands

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a link [li] unit?: A link [li] is a historic English length unit used in surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain or 0.66 feet.
What does the hand unit measure?: The hand is a traditional length unit equal to exactly 4 inches, typically used to measure horse height at the withers.
Why convert from link [li] to hand?: Converting link [li] to hand helps interpret historical land measurements by expressing them in a more familiar traditional unit.

Key Terminology

Link [li]: A historic English unit of length used in surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain or approximately 0.66 feet.
Hand: A traditional unit of length equal to exactly 4 inches, mostly used for measuring horse height.
Gunter's chain: A measuring device historically used in surveying, with one chain equal to 100 links.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the approximate length of one link [li]?

Exactly 4 inches

0.66 feet (7.92 inches)

1 meter

For what purpose is the hand unit primarily used?

Surveying land boundaries

Measuring a horse's height

Measuring fabric length

Why might someone convert from link [li] to hand?

To calculate fabric dimensions

To interpret historic measurements in modern terms

To measure human height

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