Convert famn to handbreadth
Please provide values below to convert famn [famn] to handbreadth [handbreadth], or Convert handbreadth to famn.
How to Convert Famn to Handbreadth
1 famn = 23.3770778648294 handbreadth
Example: convert 15 famn to handbreadth:
15 famn = 15 × 23.3770778648294 handbreadth = 350.656167972441 handbreadth
Famn to Handbreadth Conversion Table
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Famn
A famn is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, equivalent to 3 aln or about 1.78 meters.
History/Origin
The famn was the Swedish version of the fathom, based on the span of outstretched arms.
Current Use
The famn is no longer in use.
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.