Convert hand to fingerbreadth
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth], or Convert fingerbreadth to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Fingerbreadth
1 hand = 5.33333333333333 fingerbreadth
Example: convert 15 hand to fingerbreadth:
15 hand = 15 × 5.33333333333333 fingerbreadth = 80 fingerbreadth
Hand to Fingerbreadth Conversion Table
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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.
Fingerbreadth
A fingerbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of a finger, approximately 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The fingerbreadth was a common unit of measurement in many ancient cultures.
Current Use
The fingerbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.