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Convert Earth's polar radius to Handbreadth

Earth's polar radius




Handbreadth


How to use this Earth's polar radius to Handbreadth Converter 🤔

Follow these steps to convert given Earth's polar radius value from Earth's polar radius units to Handbreadth units.

  1. Enter the input Earth's polar radius value in the text field.
  2. The given Earth's polar radius is converted to Handbreadth in realtime ⌚ using the formula, and displayed under the Handbreadth label.
  3. You may copy the resulting Handbreadth value using the Copy button.

Formula

To convert given length from Earth's polar radius to Handbreadth, use the following formula.

Handbreadth = Earth's polar radius / 1.1987206724087948e-8

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Earth's polar radius to Handbreadth Conversion Table

The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Earth's polar radius to Handbreadth.

Earth's polar radius (Earth's polar radius)Handbreadth (handbreadth)
0 Earth's polar radius0 handbreadth
1 Earth's polar radius83422270.3435 handbreadth
2 Earth's polar radius166844540.687 handbreadth
3 Earth's polar radius250266811.0304 handbreadth
4 Earth's polar radius333689081.3739 handbreadth
5 Earth's polar radius417111351.7174 handbreadth
6 Earth's polar radius500533622.0609 handbreadth
7 Earth's polar radius583955892.4043 handbreadth
8 Earth's polar radius667378162.7478 handbreadth
9 Earth's polar radius750800433.0913 handbreadth
10 Earth's polar radius834222703.4348 handbreadth
20 Earth's polar radius1668445406.8695 handbreadth
50 Earth's polar radius4171113517.1738 handbreadth
100 Earth's polar radius8342227034.3476 handbreadth
1000 Earth's polar radius83422270343.4762 handbreadth
10000 Earth's polar radius834222703434.7616 handbreadth
100000 Earth's polar radius8342227034347.616 handbreadth

Earth's polar radius

The Earth's polar radius is the distance from the Earth's center to the poles. One Earth's polar radius is approximately 6,356.8 kilometers or about 3,949.9 miles.

The polar radius is shorter than the equatorial radius due to the Earth's oblate spheroid shape, which results from its rotation causing a bulge at the equator and a flattening at the poles.

The Earth's polar radius is used in geodesy, cartography, and satellite navigation to accurately describe the Earth's shape and dimensions. It is essential for understanding Earth's gravitational field, polar regions, and measurements related to the planet's overall geometry.

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.