Convert handbreadth to league
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to league [lea], or Convert league to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to League
1 handbreadth = 1.57828282828283e-05 lea
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to lea:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 1.57828282828283e-05 lea = 0.000236742424242424 lea
Handbreadth to League 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.
League
A league is a unit of length that was common in Europe and Latin America, but is no longer an official unit in any nation. It was the distance a person could walk in an hour.
History/Origin
The league varied in length from country to country and even within the same country over time. The most common definition was three miles.
Current Use
The league is no longer in common use but is found in historical texts and literature.