Convert handbreadth to petameter

Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to petameter [Pm], or Convert petameter to handbreadth.




How to Convert Handbreadth to Petameter

1 handbreadth = 7.62e-17 Pm

Example: convert 15 handbreadth to Pm:
15 handbreadth = 15 Γ— 7.62e-17 Pm = 1.143e-15 Pm


Handbreadth to Petameter 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.


Petameter

A petameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^15 meters.

History/Origin

The prefix "peta-" for 10^15 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1975.

Current Use

The petameter is used for measuring distances on a galactic scale, such as the size of the Milky Way galaxy.



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