Convert X-unit to handbreadth
Please provide values below to convert X-unit [X] to handbreadth [handbreadth], or Convert handbreadth to X-unit.
How to Convert X-Unit to Handbreadth
1 X = 1.3150656167979e-12 handbreadth
Example: convert 15 X to handbreadth:
15 X = 15 × 1.3150656167979e-12 handbreadth = 1.97259842519685e-11 handbreadth
X-Unit to Handbreadth Conversion Table
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X-Unit
An X-unit is a unit of length approximately equal to 1.002 x 10⁻¹³ meters.
History/Origin
The X-unit was proposed by the Swedish physicist Manne Siegbahn in 1919 for measuring the wavelengths of X-rays and gamma rays.
Current Use
The X-unit has been largely replaced by the angstrom and the picometer.
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.