Convert kilometer to fingerbreadth
Please provide values below to convert kilometer [km] to fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth], or Convert fingerbreadth to kilometer.
How to Convert Kilometer to Fingerbreadth
1 km = 52493.43832021 fingerbreadth
Example: convert 15 km to fingerbreadth:
15 km = 15 × 52493.43832021 fingerbreadth = 787401.57480315 fingerbreadth
Kilometer to Fingerbreadth Conversion Table
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Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.
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.