Convert handbreadth to pole
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to pole [pole], or Convert pole to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Pole
1 handbreadth = 0.0151515151515152 pole
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to pole:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 0.0151515151515152 pole = 0.227272727272727 pole
Handbreadth to Pole 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.
Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic unit of measurement.