Convert vara castellana to handbreadth
Please provide values below to convert vara castellana [vara castellana] to handbreadth [handbreadth], or Convert handbreadth to vara castellana.
How to Convert Vara Castellana to Handbreadth
1 vara castellana = 10.96 handbreadth
Example: convert 15 vara castellana to handbreadth:
15 vara castellana = 15 × 10.96 handbreadth = 164.4 handbreadth
Vara Castellana to Handbreadth Conversion Table
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Vara Castellana
The Castilian vara is an old Spanish unit of length, approximately 83.59 centimeters.
History/Origin
The vara was a common unit of length in Spain. The Castilian vara was the standard vara of the Kingdom of Castile.
Current Use
The Castilian vara is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.