Convert hand to exameter
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to exameter [Em], or Convert exameter to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Exameter
1 hand = 1.016e-19 Em
Example: convert 15 hand to Em:
15 hand = 15 × 1.016e-19 Em = 1.524e-18 Em
Hand to Exameter 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.
Exameter
An exameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^18 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "exa-" for 10^18 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1975.
Current Use
The exameter is used in astronomy to measure the vast distances between galaxies.