Convert handbreadth to vara castellana
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to vara castellana [vara castellana], or Convert vara castellana to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Vara Castellana
1 handbreadth = 0.0912408759124088 vara castellana
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to vara castellana:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 0.0912408759124088 vara castellana = 1.36861313868613 vara castellana
Handbreadth to Vara Castellana 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.
Vara Castellana
The Castilian vara is an old Spanish unit of length, approximately 83.59 centimeters.
History/Origin
The vara was a common unit of length in Spain. The Castilian vara was the standard vara of the Kingdom of Castile.
Current Use
The Castilian vara is an obsolete unit of measurement.