Convert handbreadth to petameter
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to petameter [Pm], or Convert petameter to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Petameter
1 handbreadth = 7.62e-17 Pm
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to Pm:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 7.62e-17 Pm = 1.143e-15 Pm
Handbreadth to Petameter Conversion Table
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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.
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.