Convert mile (Roman) to hand
Please provide values below to convert mile (Roman) [mi (Roman)] to hand [hand], or Convert hand to mile (Roman).
How to Convert Mile (Roman) to Hand
1 mi (Roman) = 14565 hand
Example: convert 15 mi (Roman) to hand:
15 mi (Roman) = 15 Γ 14565 hand = 218475 hand
Mile (Roman) to Hand Conversion Table
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Mile (Roman)
The Roman mile (mille passus) consisted of 1,000 paces, which was about 1,480 meters.
History/Origin
The Roman mile was established by the Roman military and was used throughout the Roman Empire. A pace was considered to be two steps.
Current Use
The Roman mile is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.