Convert handbreadth to inch (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to inch (US survey) [in (US)], or Convert inch (US survey) to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Inch (Us Survey)
1 handbreadth = 2.999994000012 in (US)
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to in (US):
15 handbreadth = 15 × 2.999994000012 in (US) = 44.99991000018 in (US)
Handbreadth to Inch (Us Survey) 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.
Inch (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey inch is a unit of length equal to 1/12 of a U.S. survey foot.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey inch is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was defined such that 1 meter is exactly 39.37 inches. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey inch was used for land surveying in the United States.