Convert link to span (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert link [li] to span (cloth) [span], or Convert span (cloth) to link.
How to Convert Link to Span (Cloth)
1 li = 0.88 span
Example: convert 15 li to span:
15 li = 15 × 0.88 span = 13.2 span
Link to Span (Cloth) Conversion Table
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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.
Span (Cloth)
A span is an obsolete unit of length, typically about 9 inches, based on the distance between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the little finger when the hand is fully extended.
History/Origin
The span has been used as a unit of measurement for thousands of years in many different cultures.
Current Use
The span is no longer a standard unit of measurement.