Convert handbreadth to Planck length
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to Planck length [l_P], or Convert Planck length to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Planck Length
1 handbreadth = 4.71460258436942e+33 l_P
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to l_P:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 4.71460258436942e+33 l_P = 7.07190387655413e+34 l_P
Handbreadth to Planck Length Conversion Table
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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.
Planck Length
The Planck length is the smallest possible unit of length in the universe, approximately 1.6 x 10⁻³⁵ meters.
History/Origin
The Planck length is derived from fundamental physical constants and is named after the physicist Max Planck. It is a fundamental unit in the system of Planck units.
Current Use
The Planck length is a theoretical concept used in quantum gravity and cosmology to describe phenomena at the smallest scales of the universe.