Convert hand to finger (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to finger (cloth) [finger], or Convert finger (cloth) to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Finger (Cloth)
1 hand = 0.888888888888889 finger
Example: convert 15 hand to finger:
15 hand = 15 × 0.888888888888889 finger = 13.3333333333333 finger
Hand to Finger (Cloth) 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.
Finger (Cloth)
A finger or finger's breadth is an obsolete unit of length, approximately the width of a human finger, about 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The finger has been used as a unit of measurement since ancient times.
Current Use
The finger is no longer a standard unit of measurement.