Convert handbreadth to yard
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to yard [yd], or Convert yard to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Yard
1 handbreadth = 0.0833333333333333 yd
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to yd:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 0.0833333333333333 yd = 1.25 yd
Handbreadth to Yard 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.
Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.