Convert handbreadth to fingerbreadth
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth], or Convert fingerbreadth to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Fingerbreadth
1 handbreadth = 4 fingerbreadth
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to fingerbreadth:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 4 fingerbreadth = 60 fingerbreadth
Handbreadth to Fingerbreadth 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.
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.