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Convert Handbreadth to Miles (US survey)

Handbreadth




Miles (US survey)


How to use this Handbreadth to Miles (US survey) Converter 🤔

Follow these steps to convert given Handbreadth value from Handbreadth units to Miles (US survey) units.

  1. Enter the input Handbreadth value in the text field.
  2. The given Handbreadth is converted to Miles (US survey) in realtime ⌚ using the formula, and displayed under the Miles (US survey) label.
  3. You may copy the resulting Miles (US survey) value using the Copy button.

Formula

To convert given length from Handbreadth to Miles (US survey), use the following formula.

Miles (US survey) = Handbreadth / 21120.043922307792

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Handbreadth to Miles (US survey) Conversion Table

The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Handbreadth to Miles (US survey).

Handbreadth (handbreadth)Miles (US survey) (mi)
0 handbreadth0 mi
1 handbreadth0.00004734839 mi
2 handbreadth0.00009469677 mi
3 handbreadth0.00014204516 mi
4 handbreadth0.00018939355 mi
5 handbreadth0.00023674193 mi
6 handbreadth0.00028409032 mi
7 handbreadth0.0003314387 mi
8 handbreadth0.00037878709 mi
9 handbreadth0.00042613548 mi
10 handbreadth0.00047348386 mi
20 handbreadth0.00094696773 mi
50 handbreadth0.00236741932 mi
100 handbreadth0.00473483864 mi
1000 handbreadth0.04734838638 mi
10000 handbreadth0.4735 mi
100000 handbreadth4.7348 mi

Handbreadth

A handbreadth is a historical unit of length used to measure small distances, typically based on the width of a hand. One handbreadth is approximately equivalent to 4 inches or about 0.1016 meters.

The handbreadth is defined as the width of a person's hand, measured from the edge of the thumb to the edge of the little finger when the hand is spread out. This unit was used for practical measurements in various contexts, including textiles and construction.

Handbreadths were used in historical measurement systems for assessing lengths and dimensions where precise tools were not available. Although less common today, the unit provides historical context for traditional measurement practices and everyday use in different cultures.

Miles (US survey)

A mile (US survey) is a unit of length used primarily in land surveying in the United States. One US survey mile is defined as exactly 5,280 feet or approximately 1,609.347 meters.

The US survey mile is used in land measurement and mapping, differing slightly from the international mile, which is defined as exactly 1,609.344 meters.

US survey miles are utilized primarily in the United States for property measurement, land surveying, and other applications requiring precise distance measurement. This unit ensures consistency and accuracy in surveying and mapping activities.