Convert hand to aln
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to aln [aln], or Convert aln to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Aln
1 hand = 0.171107784424734 aln
Example: convert 15 hand to aln:
15 hand = 15 × 0.171107784424734 aln = 2.56661676637101 aln
Hand to Aln Conversion Table
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Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.
Aln
An aln is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, roughly equivalent to 2 Swedish feet or about 59 centimeters.
History/Origin
The aln was the Swedish version of the ell, a common unit of length for measuring cloth throughout Europe.
Current Use
The aln is no longer in use.