Convert fingerbreadth to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to fingerbreadth.
How to Convert Fingerbreadth to Kilometer
1 fingerbreadth = 1.905e-05 km
Example: convert 15 fingerbreadth to km:
15 fingerbreadth = 15 × 1.905e-05 km = 0.00028575 km
Fingerbreadth to Kilometer Conversion Table
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Fingerbreadth
A fingerbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of a finger, approximately 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The fingerbreadth was a common unit of measurement in many ancient cultures.
Current Use
The fingerbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.