Convert handbreadth to link (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to link (US survey) [li (US)], or Convert link (US survey) to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Link (Us Survey)
1 handbreadth = 0.378787121281422 li (US)
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to li (US):
15 handbreadth = 15 × 0.378787121281422 li (US) = 5.68180681922133 li (US)
Handbreadth to Link (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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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 (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey link is a unit of length equal to 1/100 of a U.S. survey chain.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey link is based on the U.S. survey foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey link was used for land surveying in the United States.