Convert handbreadth to hand
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to hand [hand], or Convert hand to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Hand
1 handbreadth = 0.75 hand
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to hand:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 0.75 hand = 11.25 hand
Handbreadth to Hand 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.
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.