Convert hand to nautical league (UK)
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to nautical league (UK) [NL (UK)], or Convert nautical league (UK) to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Nautical League (Uk)
1 hand = 1.82748538011696e-05 NL (UK)
Example: convert 15 hand to NL (UK):
15 hand = 15 × 1.82748538011696e-05 NL (UK) = 0.000274122807017544 NL (UK)
Hand to Nautical League (Uk) 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.
Nautical League (Uk)
A nautical league was a unit of length in the UK, equal to three nautical miles.
History/Origin
The nautical league was based on the nautical mile, which was historically defined as one minute of arc of a great circle of the Earth. The UK adopted the international nautical mile in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical league is now an obsolete unit.