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Handbreadth

A handbreadth is a traditional unit of length based on the width of a human hand, typically measured from the tip of the thumb to the tip of the little finger when the hand is fully extended. It was commonly used in ancient and medieval times for everyday measurements.

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  The handbreadth is generally about 3 to 4 inches (approximately 7.5 to 10 centimeters), though the exact length could vary by culture and era.

  
  
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  It served as a practical, easy-to-use measure in tailoring, construction, and daily life before standardized units were established.

  
  
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  The handbreadth is one of several body-based units, like the span and palm, reflecting how humans used their own bodies for measuring.

  
  

Summary:

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  About 3 to 4 inches (7.5 to 10 cm)

  
  
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  Based on the width of an extended hand

  
  
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  Used historically in various cultures

  
  
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  Practical for informal, everyday measurement

Pole

A pole is another traditional unit of length equivalent to a rod or perch. It measures exactly 16.5 feet, 5.5 yards, or about 5.0292 meters.

The pole has been used historically in land measurement and surveying, especially in England and the United States. Like the rod and perch, it helped standardize measurements of fields, plots, and boundaries before the adoption of metric units.

Key conversions:

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  1 pole = 16.5 feet

  
  
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  1 pole = 5.5 yards

  
  
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  1 pole ≈ 5.0292 meters

  
  
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  4 poles = 1 chain

  
  
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  40 poles = 1 furlong

  
  

Though largely replaced by modern units, the pole remains a notable term in historical surveying and land records.