Convert Russian archin to hand
Please provide values below to convert Russian archin [archin] to hand [hand], or Convert hand to Russian archin.
How to Convert Russian Archin to Hand
1 archin = 7 hand
Example: convert 15 archin to hand:
15 archin = 15 × 7 hand = 105 hand
Russian Archin to Hand Conversion Table
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Russian Archin
The Russian archin is an obsolete Russian unit of length, equal to about 28 inches or 71.12 centimeters.
History/Origin
The archin was a common unit of measurement in Russia before the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
The archin is no longer in use.
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.