Convert hand to famn

Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to famn [famn], or Convert famn to hand.




How to Convert Hand to Famn

1 hand = 0.0570359281447799 famn

Example: convert 15 hand to famn:
15 hand = 15 Γ— 0.0570359281447799 famn = 0.855538922171698 famn


Hand to Famn Conversion Table

hand famn

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.


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.



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