Convert foot (US survey) to handbreadth
Please provide values below to convert foot (US survey) [ft (US)] to handbreadth [handbreadth], or Convert handbreadth to foot (US survey).
How to Convert Foot (Us Survey) to Handbreadth
1 ft (US) = 4.000008 handbreadth
Example: convert 15 ft (US) to handbreadth:
15 ft (US) = 15 × 4.000008 handbreadth = 60.00012 handbreadth
Foot (Us Survey) to Handbreadth Conversion Table
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Foot (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey foot was a unit of length defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey foot was used for land surveying in the United States for most of the 20th century. Its use was officially phased out in 2022 to standardize with the international foot.
Current Use
The U.S. survey foot is now an obsolete unit.
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.