Convert hand to megameter
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to megameter [Mm], or Convert megameter to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Megameter
1 hand = 1.016e-07 Mm
Example: convert 15 hand to Mm:
15 hand = 15 × 1.016e-07 Mm = 1.524e-06 Mm
Hand to Megameter 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.
Megameter
A megameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^6 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "mega-" for 10^6 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1873.
Current Use
The megameter is sometimes used to specify the diameters of planets and the distances of satellites.