Convert hand to league
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to league [lea], or Convert league to hand.
How to Convert Hand to League
1 hand = 2.1043771043771e-05 lea
Example: convert 15 hand to lea:
15 hand = 15 × 2.1043771043771e-05 lea = 0.000315656565656566 lea
Hand to League 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.
League
A league is a unit of length that was common in Europe and Latin America, but is no longer an official unit in any nation. It was the distance a person could walk in an hour.
History/Origin
The league varied in length from country to country and even within the same country over time. The most common definition was three miles.
Current Use
The league is no longer in common use but is found in historical texts and literature.