How to use this Links to Handbreadth Converter π€
Follow these steps to convert given length from the units of Links to the units of Handbreadth.
Enter the input Links value in the text field.
The calculator converts the given Links into Handbreadth in realtime β using the conversion formula, and displays under the Handbreadth label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Handbreadth value is re-calculated, just like that.
You may copy the resulting Handbreadth value using the Copy button.
To view a detailed step by step calculation of the conversion, click on the View Calculation button.
You can also reset the input by clicking on Reset button present below the input field.
What is the Formula to convert Links to Handbreadth?
The formula to convert given length from Links to Handbreadth is:
Substitute the given value of length in links, i.e., Length(Links) in the above formula and simplify the right-hand side value. The resulting value is the length in handbreadth, i.e., Length(Handbreadth).
Calculation
Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.
Examples
1
Consider that a surveyor's chain is divided into 100 links, with each link being 1 link in length. Convert this length from links to Handbreadth.
Answer:
Given:
The length in links is:
Length(Links) = 1
Formula:
The formula to convert length from links to handbreadth is:
Substitute given weight Length(Links) = 50 in the above formula.
Length(Handbreadth) = 50 / 0.37878787878949516
Length(Handbreadth) = 132
Final Answer:
Therefore, 50 li is equal to 132 handbreadth.
The length is 132 handbreadth, in handbreadth.
Links to Handbreadth Conversion Table
The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Links to Handbreadth.
Links (li)
Handbreadth (handbreadth)
0 li
0 handbreadth
1 li
2.64handbreadth
2 li
5.28handbreadth
3 li
7.92handbreadth
4 li
10.56handbreadth
5 li
13.2handbreadth
6 li
15.84handbreadth
7 li
18.48handbreadth
8 li
21.12handbreadth
9 li
23.76handbreadth
10 li
26.4handbreadth
20 li
52.8handbreadth
50 li
132 handbreadth
100 li
264 handbreadth
1000 li
2640 handbreadth
10000 li
26400 handbreadth
100000 li
264000 handbreadth
Links
A link is a unit of length used primarily in land surveying and measurement. One link is equivalent to 0.66 feet or approximately 0.201168 meters.
The link is defined as one-hundredth of a chain, where one chain is 66 feet long. This unit is used for finer measurements in land surveying and mapping.
Handbreadth
A handbreadth is a historical unit of length used to measure small distances, typically based on the width of a hand. One handbreadth is approximately equivalent to 4 inches or about 0.1016 meters.
The handbreadth is defined as the width of a person's hand, measured from the edge of the thumb to the edge of the little finger when the hand is spread out. This unit was used for practical measurements in various contexts, including textiles and construction.
Handbreadths were used in historical measurement systems for assessing lengths and dimensions where precise tools were not available. Although less common today, the unit provides historical context for traditional measurement practices and everyday use in different cultures.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the formula for converting Links to Handbreadth in Length?
The formula to convert Links to Handbreadth in Length is:
Links / 0.37878787878949516
2. Is this tool free or paid?
This Length conversion tool, which converts Links to Handbreadth, is completely free to use.
3. How do I convert Length from Links to Handbreadth?
To convert Length from Links to Handbreadth, you can use the following formula:
Links / 0.37878787878949516
For example, if you have a value in Links, you substitute that value in place of Links in the above formula, and solve the mathematical expression to get the equivalent value in Handbreadth.
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