Convert handbreadth to mile (statute)
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to mile (statute) [mi (US)], or Convert mile (statute) to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Mile (Statute)
1 handbreadth = 4.73483901515163e-05 mi (US)
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to mi (US):
15 handbreadth = 15 × 4.73483901515163e-05 mi (US) = 0.000710225852272744 mi (US)
Handbreadth to Mile (Statute) 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 (Statute)
A statute mile is a unit of length equal to 5,280 feet.
History/Origin
The statute mile was defined by an Act of the English Parliament in 1592 during the reign of Elizabeth I.
Current Use
The statute mile is the standard unit for measuring road distances in the United States and the United Kingdom.