Convert hand to nautical league (int.)
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to nautical league (int.) [NL (int.)], or Convert nautical league (int.) to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Nautical League (Int.)
1 hand = 1.82865370770338e-05 NL (int.)
Example: convert 15 hand to NL (int.):
15 hand = 15 × 1.82865370770338e-05 NL (int.) = 0.000274298056155508 NL (int.)
Hand to Nautical League (Int.) 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.
Nautical League (Int.)
The international nautical league is a unit of length equal to three international nautical miles.
History/Origin
The international nautical league is based on the international nautical mile, which was defined as exactly 1,852 meters by international agreement in 1929.
Current Use
The nautical league is not a commonly used unit, with distances at sea typically being expressed in nautical miles.