Convert mile to hand
Please provide values below to convert mile [mi, mi(Int)] to hand [hand], or Convert hand to mile.
How to Convert Mile to Hand
1 mi, mi(Int) = 15840 hand
Example: convert 15 mi, mi(Int) to hand:
15 mi, mi(Int) = 15 × 15840 hand = 237600 hand
Mile to Hand Conversion Table
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Mile
A mile is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. The international mile is defined as exactly 1,609.344 meters.
History/Origin
The word "mile" comes from the Latin "mille passus," meaning "a thousand paces." The Roman mile spread throughout their empire. The English statute mile was established by an Act of Parliament in 1592.
Current Use
The mile is used for measuring distances on roads in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is also used in horse racing.
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.