Convert fingerbreadth to mile
Please provide values below to convert fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth] to mile [mi, mi(Int)], or Convert mile to fingerbreadth.
How to Convert Fingerbreadth to Mile
1 fingerbreadth = 1.18371212121212e-05 mi, mi(Int)
Example: convert 15 fingerbreadth to mi, mi(Int):
15 fingerbreadth = 15 × 1.18371212121212e-05 mi, mi(Int) = 0.000177556818181818 mi, mi(Int)
Fingerbreadth to Mile Conversion Table
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Fingerbreadth
A fingerbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of a finger, approximately 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The fingerbreadth was a common unit of measurement in many ancient cultures.
Current Use
The fingerbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.
Mile
A mile is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. The international mile is defined as exactly 1,609.344 meters.
History/Origin
The word "mile" comes from the Latin "mille passus," meaning "a thousand paces." The Roman mile spread throughout their empire. The English statute mile was established by an Act of Parliament in 1592.
Current Use
The mile is used for measuring distances on roads in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is also used in horse racing.