Convert nautical league (UK) to handbreadth
Please provide values below to convert nautical league (UK) [NL (UK)] to handbreadth [handbreadth], or Convert handbreadth to nautical league (UK).
How to Convert Nautical League (Uk) to Handbreadth
1 NL (UK) = 72960 handbreadth
Example: convert 15 NL (UK) to handbreadth:
15 NL (UK) = 15 × 72960 handbreadth = 1094400 handbreadth
Nautical League (Uk) to Handbreadth Conversion Table
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Nautical League (Uk)
A nautical league was a unit of length in the UK, equal to three nautical miles.
History/Origin
The nautical league was based on the nautical mile, which was historically defined as one minute of arc of a great circle of the Earth. The UK adopted the international nautical mile in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical league is now an obsolete unit.
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.