Convert decimeter to handbreadth
Please provide values below to convert decimeter [dm] to handbreadth [handbreadth], or Convert handbreadth to decimeter.
How to Convert Decimeter to Handbreadth
1 dm = 1.31233595800525 handbreadth
Example: convert 15 dm to handbreadth:
15 dm = 15 × 1.31233595800525 handbreadth = 19.6850393700787 handbreadth
Decimeter to Handbreadth Conversion Table
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Decimeter
A decimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-tenth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "deci-" comes from the Latin word "decimus," meaning tenth. The decimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The decimeter is not as commonly used in everyday life as other metric units like the centimeter or meter, but it is sometimes used in technical and scientific contexts.
Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.