Convert fingerbreadth to mile (statute)
Please provide values below to convert fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth] to mile (statute) [mi (US)], or Convert mile (statute) to fingerbreadth.
How to Convert Fingerbreadth to Mile (Statute)
1 fingerbreadth = 1.18370975378791e-05 mi (US)
Example: convert 15 fingerbreadth to mi (US):
15 fingerbreadth = 15 × 1.18370975378791e-05 mi (US) = 0.000177556463068186 mi (US)
Fingerbreadth to Mile (Statute) Conversion Table
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Fingerbreadth
A fingerbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of a finger, approximately 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The fingerbreadth was a common unit of measurement in many ancient cultures.
Current Use
The fingerbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.