Convert handbreadth to famn
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to famn [famn], or Convert famn to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Famn
1 handbreadth = 0.0427769461085849 famn
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to famn:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 0.0427769461085849 famn = 0.641654191628773 famn
Handbreadth to Famn 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.
Famn
A famn is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, equivalent to 3 aln or about 1.78 meters.
History/Origin
The famn was the Swedish version of the fathom, based on the span of outstretched arms.
Current Use
The famn is no longer in use.