Hand to Inch Converter

1 Hand = 0 Inch

About Hand (hh) and Inch (in) Units

The Hand is the standard unit for measuring horse height worldwide. One hand equals exactly 4 inches. For example, an average riding horse stands about 15-16 hands (60-64 inches) tall at the shoulder. This measurement is taken from the ground to the horse's withers (shoulder ridge). The Inch (in) is commonly used in the United States and other countries for measuring small to medium objects. For example, a smartphone screen is around 6 inches, a standard ruler is 12 inches, and a doorway height is about 80 inches. It's widely used in carpentry, display sizes, and construction.

Hand to Inch Conversion Formula

To convert between Hand (hh) and Inch (in), use the following formulas:

1 Hand (hh) = 4 Inch (in)

1 Inch (in) = 0.25 Hand (hh)

Example Conversions: Hand to Inch

Convert 1, 2, 5, 8, 10, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20 Hand (hh) to Inch (in) Examples

  • 1 hh = 1 * 4 in = 4 in
  • 2 hh = 2 * 4 in = 8 in
  • 5 hh = 5 * 4 in = 20 in
  • 8 hh = 8 * 4 in = 32 in
  • 10 hh = 10 * 4 in = 40 in
  • 14 hh = 14 * 4 in = 56 in
  • 15 hh = 15 * 4 in = 60 in
  • 16 hh = 16 * 4 in = 64 in
  • 18 hh = 18 * 4 in = 72 in
  • 20 hh = 20 * 4 in = 80 in

Hand to Inch Conversion Table

Hand (hh) to Inch (in) Conversion Table
Hand (hh)Inch (in)
1 hh4 in
2 hh8 in
5 hh20 in
10 hh40 in
15 hh60 in
17 hh68 in

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