Convert fingerbreadth to yard
Please provide values below to convert fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth] to yard [yd], or Convert yard to fingerbreadth.
How to Convert Fingerbreadth to Yard
1 fingerbreadth = 0.0208333333333333 yd
Example: convert 15 fingerbreadth to yd:
15 fingerbreadth = 15 × 0.0208333333333333 yd = 0.3125 yd
Fingerbreadth to Yard Conversion Table
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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.
Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.