Convert hand to terameter
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to terameter [Tm], or Convert terameter to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Terameter
1 hand = 1.016e-13 Tm
Example: convert 15 hand to Tm:
15 hand = 15 × 1.016e-13 Tm = 1.524e-12 Tm
Hand to Terameter 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.
Terameter
A terameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^12 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "tera-" for 10^12 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The terameter is used for measuring distances within our solar system, such as the distances of outer planets from the Sun.