Convert handbreadth to perch
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to perch [perch], or Convert perch to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Perch
1 handbreadth = 0.0151515151515152 perch
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to perch:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 0.0151515151515152 perch = 0.227272727272727 perch
Handbreadth to Perch 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.
Perch
A perch is a unit of length equal to a rod, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "perch" has been used as a unit of measurement since medieval times and was often used interchangeably with "rod" and "pole."
Current Use
The perch is an obsolete unit of measurement.