Convert hand to handbreadth
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to handbreadth [handbreadth], or Convert handbreadth to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Handbreadth
1 hand = 1.33333333333333 handbreadth
Example: convert 15 hand to handbreadth:
15 hand = 15 × 1.33333333333333 handbreadth = 20 handbreadth
Hand to Handbreadth 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.
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.