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Convert Handbreadth to Feet (US survey)

Handbreadth




Feet (US survey)


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

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

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

Formula

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

Feet (US survey) = Handbreadth / 4.000008000040641

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Handbreadth to Feet (US survey) Conversion Table

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

Handbreadth (handbreadth)Feet (US survey) (ft)
0 handbreadth0 ft
1 handbreadth0.25 ft
2 handbreadth0.5 ft
3 handbreadth0.75 ft
4 handbreadth1 ft
5 handbreadth1.25 ft
6 handbreadth1.5 ft
7 handbreadth1.75 ft
8 handbreadth2 ft
9 handbreadth2.25 ft
10 handbreadth2.5 ft
20 handbreadth5 ft
50 handbreadth12.5 ft
100 handbreadth24.9999 ft
1000 handbreadth249.9995 ft
10000 handbreadth2499.995 ft
100000 handbreadth24999.95 ft

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.

Feet (US survey)

A foot (US survey) is a unit of length used in land surveying and mapping in the United States. One foot (US survey) is defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters, which is approximately 0.3048006096 meters or about 0.3048 meters.

The US survey foot is slightly different from the international foot, which is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters. The difference is due to historical measurement standards and is used in specific contexts such as land surveying and engineering in the United States.

US survey feet are used primarily in the United States for property measurement, land surveying, and mapping, ensuring consistency in measurements within these fields.