Convert handbreadth to Russian archin
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to Russian archin [archin], or Convert Russian archin to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Russian Archin
1 handbreadth = 0.107142857142857 archin
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to archin:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 0.107142857142857 archin = 1.60714285714286 archin
Handbreadth to Russian Archin Conversion Table
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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.
Russian Archin
The Russian archin is an obsolete Russian unit of length, equal to about 28 inches or 71.12 centimeters.
History/Origin
The archin was a common unit of measurement in Russia before the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
The archin is no longer in use.