Convert mile (statute) to hand

Please provide values below to convert mile (statute) [mi (US)] to hand [hand], or Convert hand to mile (statute).




How to Convert Mile (Statute) to Hand

1 mi (US) = 15840.031680063 hand

Example: convert 15 mi (US) to hand:
15 mi (US) = 15 Γ— 15840.031680063 hand = 237600.475200945 hand


Mile (Statute) to Hand Conversion Table

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Mile (Statute)

A statute mile is a unit of length equal to 5,280 feet.

History/Origin

The statute mile was defined by an Act of the English Parliament in 1592 during the reign of Elizabeth I.

Current Use

The statute mile is the standard unit for measuring road distances in the United States and the United Kingdom.


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.



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