Convert hand to Roman actus
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to Roman actus [actus], or Convert Roman actus to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Roman Actus
1 hand = 0.00286368843069874 actus
Example: convert 15 hand to actus:
15 hand = 15 × 0.00286368843069874 actus = 0.0429553264604811 actus
Hand to Roman Actus Conversion Table
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Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.
Roman Actus
The Roman actus was a unit of length equal to 120 Roman feet, about 35.5 meters.
History/Origin
The actus was a standard unit of land measurement in the Roman Empire.
Current Use
The Roman actus is an obsolete unit of measurement.