Convert hand to mile (statute)
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to mile (statute) [mi (US)], or Convert mile (statute) to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Mile (Statute)
1 hand = 6.31311868686883e-05 mi (US)
Example: convert 15 hand to mi (US):
15 hand = 15 × 6.31311868686883e-05 mi (US) = 0.000946967803030325 mi (US)
Hand to Mile (Statute) Conversion Table
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Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.
Mile (Statute)
A statute mile is a unit of length equal to 5,280 feet.
History/Origin
The statute mile was defined by an Act of the English Parliament in 1592 during the reign of Elizabeth I.
Current Use
The statute mile is the standard unit for measuring road distances in the United States and the United Kingdom.