Convert millimeter to hand
Please provide values below to convert millimeter [mm] to hand [hand], or Convert hand to millimeter.
How to Convert Millimeter to Hand
1 mm = 0.00984251968503937 hand
Example: convert 15 mm to hand:
15 mm = 15 × 0.00984251968503937 hand = 0.147637795275591 hand
Millimeter to Hand Conversion Table
| millimeter | hand |
|---|
Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.
Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.