Convert handbreadth to mile
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to mile [mi, mi(Int)], or Convert mile to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Mile
1 handbreadth = 4.73484848484848e-05 mi, mi(Int)
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to mi, mi(Int):
15 handbreadth = 15 × 4.73484848484848e-05 mi, mi(Int) = 0.000710227272727273 mi, mi(Int)
Handbreadth to Mile 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.
Mile
A mile is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. The international mile is defined as exactly 1,609.344 meters.
History/Origin
The word "mile" comes from the Latin "mille passus," meaning "a thousand paces." The Roman mile spread throughout their empire. The English statute mile was established by an Act of Parliament in 1592.
Current Use
The mile is used for measuring distances on roads in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is also used in horse racing.