Convert handbreadth to nautical mile (UK)
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)], or Convert nautical mile (UK) to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Nautical Mile (Uk)
1 handbreadth = 4.11184210526316e-05 NM (UK)
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to NM (UK):
15 handbreadth = 15 × 4.11184210526316e-05 NM (UK) = 0.000616776315789474 NM (UK)
Handbreadth to Nautical Mile (Uk) 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.
Nautical Mile (Uk)
The UK nautical mile, or Admiralty mile, was defined as 6,080 feet.
History/Origin
The British Admiralty defined its nautical mile as a thousandth of an imperial nautical mile. The UK adopted the international nautical mile of 1,852 meters in 1970.
Current Use
The UK nautical mile is an obsolete unit.