Convert mile (statute) to handbreadth
Please provide values below to convert mile (statute) [mi (US)] to handbreadth [handbreadth], or Convert handbreadth to mile (statute).
How to Convert Mile (Statute) to Handbreadth
1 mi (US) = 21120.042240084 handbreadth
Example: convert 15 mi (US) to handbreadth:
15 mi (US) = 15 Γ 21120.042240084 handbreadth = 316800.63360126 handbreadth
Mile (Statute) to Handbreadth Conversion Table
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Mile (Statute)
A statute mile is a unit of length equal to 5,280 feet.
History/Origin
The statute mile was defined by an Act of the English Parliament in 1592 during the reign of Elizabeth I.
Current Use
The statute mile is the standard unit for measuring road distances in the United States and the United Kingdom.
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.