Convert handbreadth to foot (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to foot (US survey) [ft (US)], or Convert foot (US survey) to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Foot (Us Survey)
1 handbreadth = 0.249999500001 ft (US)
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to ft (US):
15 handbreadth = 15 × 0.249999500001 ft (US) = 3.749992500015 ft (US)
Handbreadth to Foot (Us Survey) 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.
Foot (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey foot was a unit of length defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey foot was used for land surveying in the United States for most of the 20th century. Its use was officially phased out in 2022 to standardize with the international foot.
Current Use
The U.S. survey foot is now an obsolete unit.