Convert handbreadth to finger (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to finger (cloth) [finger], or Convert finger (cloth) to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Finger (Cloth)
1 handbreadth = 0.666666666666667 finger
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to finger:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 0.666666666666667 finger = 10 finger
Handbreadth to Finger (Cloth) Conversion Table
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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.
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.