Convert vara castellana to hand
Please provide values below to convert vara castellana [vara castellana] to hand [hand], or Convert hand to vara castellana.
How to Convert Vara Castellana to Hand
1 vara castellana = 8.22 hand
Example: convert 15 vara castellana to hand:
15 vara castellana = 15 × 8.22 hand = 123.3 hand
Vara Castellana to Hand Conversion Table
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Vara Castellana
The Castilian vara is an old Spanish unit of length, approximately 83.59 centimeters.
History/Origin
The vara was a common unit of length in Spain. The Castilian vara was the standard vara of the Kingdom of Castile.
Current Use
The Castilian vara 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.