Convert hand to famn
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to famn [famn], or Convert famn to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Famn
1 hand = 0.0570359281447799 famn
Example: convert 15 hand to famn:
15 hand = 15 × 0.0570359281447799 famn = 0.855538922171698 famn
Hand to Famn Conversion Table
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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.
Famn
A famn is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, equivalent to 3 aln or about 1.78 meters.
History/Origin
The famn was the Swedish version of the fathom, based on the span of outstretched arms.
Current Use
The famn is no longer in use.