Convert hand to Russian archin
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to Russian archin [archin], or Convert Russian archin to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Russian Archin
1 hand = 0.142857142857143 archin
Example: convert 15 hand to archin:
15 hand = 15 × 0.142857142857143 archin = 2.14285714285714 archin
Hand to Russian Archin Conversion Table
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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.
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.