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.
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)
1 hh = 1 * 4 in = 4 in
2 hh = 2 * 4 in = 8 in
5 hh = 5 * 4 in = 20 in
10 hh = 10 * 4 in = 40 in
15 hh = 15 * 4 in = 60 in
20 hh = 20 * 4 in = 80 in
| Hand (hh) | Inch (in) |
|---|---|
| 1 hh | 4 in |
| 2 hh | 8 in |
| 5 hh | 20 in |
| 10 hh | 40 in |
| 15 hh | 60 in |
| 20 hh | 80 in |