Convert inch (US survey) to handbreadth
Please provide values below to convert inch (US survey) [in (US)] to handbreadth [handbreadth], or Convert handbreadth to inch (US survey).
How to Convert Inch (Us Survey) to Handbreadth
1 in (US) = 0.333334 handbreadth
Example: convert 15 in (US) to handbreadth:
15 in (US) = 15 × 0.333334 handbreadth = 5.00001 handbreadth
Inch (Us Survey) to Handbreadth Conversion Table
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Inch (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey inch is a unit of length equal to 1/12 of a U.S. survey foot.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey inch is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was defined such that 1 meter is exactly 39.37 inches. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey inch was used for land surveying in the United States.
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.