Convert nautical league (int.) to handbreadth
Please provide values below to convert nautical league (int.) [NL (int.)] to handbreadth [handbreadth], or Convert handbreadth to nautical league (int.).
How to Convert Nautical League (Int.) to Handbreadth
1 NL (int.) = 72913.3858267717 handbreadth
Example: convert 15 NL (int.) to handbreadth:
15 NL (int.) = 15 × 72913.3858267717 handbreadth = 1093700.78740157 handbreadth
Nautical League (Int.) to Handbreadth Conversion Table
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Nautical League (Int.)
The international nautical league is a unit of length equal to three international nautical miles.
History/Origin
The international nautical league is based on the international nautical mile, which was defined as exactly 1,852 meters by international agreement in 1929.
Current Use
The nautical league is not a commonly used unit, with distances at sea typically being expressed in nautical miles.
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.