Convert handbreadth to nanometer
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to nanometer [nm], or Convert nanometer to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Nanometer
1 handbreadth = 76200000 nm
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to nm:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 76200000 nm = 1143000000 nm
Handbreadth to Nanometer 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.
Nanometer
A nanometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one billionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term “nanometer” gained prominence in the late 20th century with the advent of nanotechnology and the development of microscopes capable of observing objects at that scale.
Current Use
The nanometer is commonly used to express dimensions on an atomic and molecular scale. It is used to specify the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation near the visible part of the spectrum and in the field of nanotechnology.