Convert light year to handbreadth
Please provide values below to convert light year [ly] to handbreadth [handbreadth], or Convert handbreadth to light year.
How to Convert Light Year to Handbreadth
1 ly = 1.24156567881627e+17 handbreadth
Example: convert 15 ly to handbreadth:
15 ly = 15 × 1.24156567881627e+17 handbreadth = 1.86234851822441e+18 handbreadth
Light Year to Handbreadth Conversion Table
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Light Year
A light-year is the distance that light travels in a vacuum in one Julian year.
History/Origin
The concept of the light-year as a unit of distance in astronomy emerged in the mid-19th century. The first recorded use of the term was in a German astronomical publication in 1851.
Current Use
The light-year is used to express distances to stars and other astronomical objects on a galactic and intergalactic scale, especially in popular science and non-specialist contexts.
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.