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Hand Span to Cable
Convert measurements between Hand Span and Cable.
Common conversions
1palmo = 0.0119 cable
5palmo = 0.0594 cable
10palmo = 0.1188 cable
24palmo = 0.2851 cable
32palmo = 0.3801 cable
55palmo = 0.6533 cable
Conversion formula from Hand Span to Cable
1 Hand Span = 0.011879 Cable
The hand span is an ancient unit of length based on the distance between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the little finger with the hand extended, about 22 centimeters.
The cable is a unit of length used in navigation, equal to one tenth of a nautical mile (185.2 meters).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a hand span?
It is an ancient unit of length based on the distance between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the little finger with the hand extended.
Where was the hand span used?
It was used in ancient times to measure small objects and short distances.
What is a cable?
It is a unit of length used in navigation, equal to one tenth of a nautical mile.
Where is the cable used?
It is used in maritime navigation to measure short distances at sea.