Convert finger (cloth) to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert finger (cloth) [finger] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to finger (cloth).
How to Convert Finger (Cloth) to Kilometer
1 finger = 0.0001143 km
Example: convert 15 finger to km:
15 finger = 15 × 0.0001143 km = 0.0017145 km
Finger (Cloth) to Kilometer Conversion Table
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Finger (Cloth)
A finger or finger's breadth is an obsolete unit of length, approximately the width of a human finger, about 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The finger has been used as a unit of measurement since ancient times.
Current Use
The finger is no longer a standard unit of measurement.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.