Convert hand to mile (Roman)
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to mile (Roman) [mi (Roman)], or Convert mile (Roman) to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Mile (Roman)
1 hand = 6.86577411603158e-05 mi (Roman)
Example: convert 15 hand to mi (Roman):
15 hand = 15 × 6.86577411603158e-05 mi (Roman) = 0.00102986611740474 mi (Roman)
Hand to Mile (Roman) Conversion Table
| hand | mile (Roman) |
|---|
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.
Mile (Roman)
The Roman mile (mille passus) consisted of 1,000 paces, which was about 1,480 meters.
History/Origin
The Roman mile was established by the Roman military and was used throughout the Roman Empire. A pace was considered to be two steps.
Current Use
The Roman mile is an obsolete unit of measurement.