Convert handbreadth to chain
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Chain
1 handbreadth = 0.00378787878787879 ch
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to ch:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 0.00378787878787879 ch = 0.0568181818181818 ch
Handbreadth to Chain 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.
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.