yard to handbreadth
Please provide values below to convert yard [yd] to handbreadth, or change ↔.
yard [yd]
Definition: A yard is a unit of length equal to 3 feet or 0.9144 meters.
Historyandorigin: The yard was originally based on the length of a human stride.
CurrentUse: It is used in the United States and the United Kingdom for shorter distances.
funfact: The word 'yard' comes from the Old English word 'gierd,' meaning 'rod' or 'stick.'
handbreadth
Definition: A handbreadth is a unit of length equal to approximately 3 inches or 7.62 centimeters.
Historyandorigin: It has historical origins in ancient Near Eastern measurements.
CurrentUse: It is rarely used in modern times but can be found in historical contexts.
funfact: The handbreadth was based on the width of a hand.
yard [yd] to handbreadth Conversion Table
| 1 yard [yd] | 12 handbreadth |
| 2 yard [yd] | 24 handbreadth |
| 3 yard [yd] | 36 handbreadth |
| 5 yard [yd] | 60 handbreadth |
| 10 yard [yd] | 120 handbreadth |
| 50 yard [yd] | 600 handbreadth |
| 100 yard [yd] | 1200 handbreadth |
| 1000 yard [yd] | 12000 handbreadth |
| 10000 yard [yd] | 120000 handbreadth |
| 100000 yard [yd] | 1200000 handbreadth |
| 1000000 yard [yd] | 12000000 handbreadth |
How to Convert yard to handbreadth
1 yard [yd] = 12 handbreadth
1 handbreadth = 0.0833333333 yard [yd]
we use cross multiplication method
yard [yd] → handbreadth
1 → 12
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*12=1*x
by simplifying
x=18