Convert millimeter to handbreadth
Please provide values below to convert millimeter [mm] to handbreadth [handbreadth], or Convert handbreadth to millimeter.
How to Convert Millimeter to Handbreadth
1 mm = 0.0131233595800525 handbreadth
Example: convert 15 mm to handbreadth:
15 mm = 15 × 0.0131233595800525 handbreadth = 0.196850393700787 handbreadth
Millimeter to Handbreadth Conversion Table
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Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.
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.