Convert handbreadth to terameter
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to terameter [Tm], or Convert terameter to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Terameter
1 handbreadth = 7.62e-14 Tm
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to Tm:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 7.62e-14 Tm = 1.143e-12 Tm
Handbreadth to Terameter 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.
Terameter
A terameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^12 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "tera-" for 10^12 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The terameter is used for measuring distances within our solar system, such as the distances of outer planets from the Sun.