Convert aln to hand
Please provide values below to convert aln [aln] to hand [hand], or Convert hand to aln.
How to Convert Aln to Hand
1 aln = 5.84426946653543 hand
Example: convert 15 aln to hand:
15 aln = 15 Γ 5.84426946653543 hand = 87.6640419980315 hand
Aln to Hand Conversion Table
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Aln
An aln is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, roughly equivalent to 2 Swedish feet or about 59 centimeters.
History/Origin
The aln was the Swedish version of the ell, a common unit of length for measuring cloth throughout Europe.
Current Use
The aln is no longer in use.
Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.