Convert handbreadth to exameter
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to exameter [Em], or Convert exameter to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Exameter
1 handbreadth = 7.62e-20 Em
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to Em:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 7.62e-20 Em = 1.143e-18 Em
Handbreadth to Exameter 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.
Exameter
An exameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^18 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "exa-" for 10^18 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1975.
Current Use
The exameter is used in astronomy to measure the vast distances between galaxies.