Convert handbreadth to aln
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to aln [aln], or Convert aln to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Aln
1 handbreadth = 0.12833083831855 aln
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to aln:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 0.12833083831855 aln = 1.92496257477826 aln
Handbreadth to Aln Conversion Table
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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.
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.