Convert handbreadth to rope
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to rope [rope], or Convert rope to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Rope
1 handbreadth = 0.0125 rope
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to rope:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 0.0125 rope = 0.1875 rope
Handbreadth to Rope 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.
Rope
A rope is an archaic unit of length, typically varying from 20 to 24 feet.
History/Origin
The length of a rope as a unit of measurement was not standardized and varied by location and trade.
Current Use
The rope as a unit of length is obsolete.