How to convert links to hands
1 link is equal to 1.98 hands, and 1 hand is equal to 0.5050505051 links. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
hands = links × 1.98
hands = links ÷ 0.5050505051Example: convert 15 li to h: 15 × 1.98 = 29.7 h.
Link to Hand conversion table
| Link (li) | Hand (h) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 li | 0.0198 h |
| 0.1 li | 0.198 h |
| 1 li | 1.98 h |
| 2 li | 3.96 h |
| 3 li | 5.94 h |
| 5 li | 9.9 h |
| 10 li | 19.8 h |
| 20 li | 39.6 h |
| 50 li | 99 h |
| 100 li | 198 h |
| 250 li | 495 h |
| 500 li | 990 h |
| 1,000 li | 1,980 h |
About the link
Gunter's link is 7.92 inches (0.201168 m), one hundredth of a chain. It was used in land surveying.
Symbol: li · 1 li = 0.201168 m · Category: Imperial & US customary
About the hand
The hand is exactly 4 inches (10.16 cm). It's used to measure the height of horses at the withers.
Symbol: h · 1 h = 0.1016 m · Category: Imperial & US customary