Convert handbreadth to Earth's polar radius
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to Earth's polar radius [R_p], or Convert Earth's polar radius to handbreadth.
1 handbreadth = 1.19872533023e-08 R_p. To convert handbreadth to Earth's polar radius, multiply the value by 1.19872533023e-08; to go the other way, divide by it (1 R_p = 83421946.1942 handbreadth). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 handbreadth = 1.19872533023e-08 R_p
- 1 R_p = 83421946.1942 handbreadth
- 10 handbreadth = 1.19872533023e-07 R_p
- 100 handbreadth = 1.19872533023e-06 R_p
How to Convert Handbreadth to Earth's Polar Radius
1 handbreadth = 1.19872533022877e-08 R_p
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to R_p:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 1.19872533022877e-08 R_p = 1.79808799534316e-07 R_p
Handbreadth to Earth's Polar Radius Conversion Table
| handbreadth | Earth's polar radius |
|---|---|
| 1 handbreadth | 1.19872533023e-08 R_p |
| 2 handbreadth | 2.39745066046e-08 R_p |
| 3 handbreadth | 3.59617599069e-08 R_p |
| 5 handbreadth | 5.99362665114e-08 R_p |
| 10 handbreadth | 1.19872533023e-07 R_p |
| 20 handbreadth | 2.39745066046e-07 R_p |
| 50 handbreadth | 5.99362665114e-07 R_p |
| 100 handbreadth | 1.19872533023e-06 R_p |
| 500 handbreadth | 5.99362665114e-06 R_p |
| 1000 handbreadth | 1.19872533023e-05 R_p |
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.
Earth's Polar Radius
The Earth's polar radius is the distance from the center of the Earth to the North or South Pole, approximately 6,356.8 kilometers.
History/Origin
The fact that the Earth is an oblate spheroid, flattened at the poles, has been known since the 18th century. Modern measurements are made with high precision.
Current Use
The Earth's polar radius is a key parameter in geodesy and is used to define the Earth's shape and gravitational field.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 handbreadth in Earth's polar radius?
1 handbreadth (handbreadth) = 1.19872533023e-08 Earth's polar radius (R_p).
How do you convert handbreadth to Earth's polar radius?
Multiply the handbreadth value by 1.19872533023e-08. For example, 25 handbreadth × 1.19872533023e-08 = 2.99681332557e-07 R_p.
What is 10 handbreadth in Earth's polar radius?
10 handbreadth = 1.19872533023e-07 R_p.
Which unit is larger, the handbreadth or the Earth's polar radius?
The Earth's polar radius is the larger unit: 1 handbreadth equals only 1.19872533023e-08 R_p.