Convert handbreadth to decimeter
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to decimeter [dm], or Convert decimeter to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Decimeter
1 handbreadth = 0.762 dm
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to dm:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 0.762 dm = 11.43 dm
Handbreadth to Decimeter 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.
Decimeter
A decimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-tenth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "deci-" comes from the Latin word "decimus," meaning tenth. The decimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The decimeter is not as commonly used in everyday life as other metric units like the centimeter or meter, but it is sometimes used in technical and scientific contexts.