Convert handbreadth to nautical league (UK)
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to nautical league (UK) [NL (UK)], or Convert nautical league (UK) to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Nautical League (Uk)
1 handbreadth = 1.37061403508772e-05 NL (UK)
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to NL (UK):
15 handbreadth = 15 × 1.37061403508772e-05 NL (UK) = 0.000205592105263158 NL (UK)
Handbreadth to Nautical League (Uk) 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.
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.