Convert handbreadth to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Kilometer
1 handbreadth = 7.62e-05 km
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to km:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 7.62e-05 km = 0.001143 km
Handbreadth to Kilometer 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.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.