How many handbreadth in 1 centimeter? The answer is 0.125. We assume you are converting between handbreadth and centimetre. You can view more details on each measurement unit: handbreadth or centimeter The SI base unit for length is the metre. 1 metre is equal to 12.5 handbreadth, or 100 centimeter. Note that rounding errors may occur, so always check the results. Use this page to learn how to convert between handbreadth and centimetres. Type in your own numbers in the form to convert the units!
1 handbreadth to centimeter = 8 centimeter
5 handbreadth to centimeter = 40 centimeter
10 handbreadth to centimeter = 80 centimeter
15 handbreadth to centimeter = 120 centimeter
20 handbreadth to centimeter = 160 centimeter
25 handbreadth to centimeter = 200 centimeter
30 handbreadth to centimeter = 240 centimeter
40 handbreadth to centimeter = 320 centimeter
50 handbreadth to centimeter = 400 centimeter
You can do the reverse unit conversion from centimeter to handbreadth, or enter any two units below:
A centimetre (American spelling centimeter, symbol cm) is a unit of length that is equal to one hundreth of a metre, the current SI base unit of length. A centimetre is part of a metric system. It is the base unit in the centimetre-gram-second system of units. A corresponding unit of area is the square centimetre. A corresponding unit of volume is the cubic centimetre.
The centimetre is a now a non-standard factor, in that factors of 103 are often preferred. However, it is practical unit of length for many everyday measurements. A centimetre is approximately the width of the fingernail of an adult person.
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