Convert petameter to handbreadth
Please provide values below to convert petameter [Pm] to handbreadth [handbreadth], or Convert handbreadth to petameter.
How to Convert Petameter to Handbreadth
1 Pm = 1.31233595800525e+16 handbreadth
Example: convert 15 Pm to handbreadth:
15 Pm = 15 × 1.31233595800525e+16 handbreadth = 1.96850393700787e+17 handbreadth
Petameter to Handbreadth Conversion Table
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Petameter
A petameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^15 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "peta-" for 10^15 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1975.
Current Use
The petameter is used for measuring distances on a galactic scale, such as the size of the Milky Way galaxy.
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.