Convert handbreadth to mile (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to mile (US survey) [mi (survey)], or Convert mile (US survey) to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Mile (Us Survey)
1 handbreadth = 4.73483901515163e-05 mi (survey)
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to mi (survey):
15 handbreadth = 15 × 4.73483901515163e-05 mi (survey) = 0.000710225852272744 mi (survey)
Handbreadth to Mile (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.
Mile (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey mile is a unit of length equal to 5,280 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey foot was defined such that 1 meter is exactly 39.37 inches. This made the U.S. survey mile slightly longer than the international mile. The use of the survey foot was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey mile was used for land surveying in the United States.