Convert hand to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Kilometer
1 hand = 0.0001016 km
Example: convert 15 hand to km:
15 hand = 15 × 0.0001016 km = 0.001524 km
Hand to Kilometer 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.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.