Convert span (cloth) to link
Please provide values below to convert span (cloth) [span] to link [li], or Convert link to span (cloth).
How to Convert Span (Cloth) to Link
1 span = 1.13636363636364 li
Example: convert 15 span to li:
15 span = 15 × 1.13636363636364 li = 17.0454545454545 li
Span (Cloth) to Link Conversion Table
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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.
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.