Convert handbreadth to megameter
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to megameter [Mm], or Convert megameter to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Megameter
1 handbreadth = 7.62e-08 Mm
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to Mm:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 7.62e-08 Mm = 1.143e-06 Mm
Handbreadth to Megameter Conversion Table
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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.
Megameter
A megameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^6 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "mega-" for 10^6 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1873.
Current Use
The megameter is sometimes used to specify the diameters of planets and the distances of satellites.