Convert hand to league (statute)
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to league (statute) [st.league], or Convert league (statute) to hand.
How to Convert Hand to League (Statute)
1 hand = 2.1043728956229e-05 st.league
Example: convert 15 hand to st.league:
15 hand = 15 × 2.1043728956229e-05 st.league = 0.000315655934343435 st.league
Hand to League (Statute) 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.
League (Statute)
A statute league is a unit of length equal to three statute miles.
History/Origin
The statute league is based on the statute mile, which was defined as 5,280 feet by an Act of the English Parliament in 1592.
Current Use
The statute league is an obsolete unit of measurement.