Convert handbreadth to league (statute)
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to league (statute) [st.league], or Convert league (statute) to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to League (Statute)
1 handbreadth = 1.57827967171718e-05 st.league
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to st.league:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 1.57827967171718e-05 st.league = 0.000236741950757576 st.league
Handbreadth to League (Statute) 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.
League (Statute)
A statute league is a unit of length equal to three statute miles.
History/Origin
The statute league is based on the statute mile, which was defined as 5,280 feet by an Act of the English Parliament in 1592.
Current Use
The statute league is an obsolete unit of measurement.