Convert fingerbreadth to inch
Please provide values below to convert fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth] to inch [in], or Convert inch to fingerbreadth.
How to Convert Fingerbreadth to Inch
1 fingerbreadth = 0.75 in
Example: convert 15 fingerbreadth to in:
15 fingerbreadth = 15 × 0.75 in = 11.25 in
Fingerbreadth to Inch Conversion Table
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Fingerbreadth
A fingerbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of a finger, approximately 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The fingerbreadth was a common unit of measurement in many ancient cultures.
Current Use
The fingerbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.
Inch
An inch is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. An inch was defined to be equivalent to exactly 25.4 millimeters in 1959. There are 12 inches in a foot and 36 inches in a yard.
History/Origin
The term "inch" was derived from the Latin unit "uncia" which was equivalent to "one-twelfth" of a Roman foot. The inch has had various standards throughout history, with the current definition being based on the international yard.
Current Use
The inch is mostly used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It is also sometimes used in Japan (as well as other countries) in relation to electronic parts, like the size of display screens.