A hand is four inches, often used for horse height.
Hands to Links Converter — hh to li
Convert Hand (hh) to Link (li) using the exact conversion factor (1 hand = 0.5050505051 link). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Hands to Links converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Result = input x 0.1016 / 0.201168.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Hands to Links
Hand and Link both measure length. Specifically: A hand is four inches, often used for horse height, and a surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
Formula
links = hands × 0.505050505051
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 hand equals 0.1016 base units, and 1 link equals 0.201168 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct hand-to-link factor of 0.505050505051.
Simple example
1 hh × 0.5050505051 = 0.5050505051 li
1 hand = 0.5050505051 links.
Real-world example
10 hh × 0.5050505051 = 5.050505051 li
10 hands = 5.050505051 links.
Conversion table
| Hand (hh) | Link (li) |
|---|---|
| 1 hh | 0.5050505051 li |
| 5 hh | 2.525252525 li |
| 10 hh | 5.050505051 li |
| 21.0975 hh | 10.65530303 li |
| 42.195 hh | 21.31060606 li |
| 100 hh | 50.50505051 li |
Reverse conversion: Link to Hand
0.5050505051 li × 1.98 = 1 hh
0.5050505051 links = 1 hands.
hands = links × 1.98
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Link to Hand.
Understanding the Hand (hh)
A hand is four inches, often used for horse height.
Understanding the Link (li)
A surveyor's link is 1/100 of a chain.
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Frequently asked questions
How many links are in 1 hand?
1 hand equals 0.5050505051 links, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert hand to link?
Multiply the hand value by 0.5050505051. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert link back to hand?
Use the reverse factor: 1 link equals 1.98 hands. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a hand?
Hand (hh) is a unit of length.
What is a link?
Link (li) is a unit of length.
Is the hand to link conversion exact?
Yes. Both hand and link are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.5050505051 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.