Hand to Rod Converter

1 Hand = 0 Rod

About Hand (hh) and Rod (rd) 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 Rod (or pole/perch) was historically used in land surveying and agriculture. Measuring exactly 16.5 feet, rods were commonly used to define property boundaries. A standard American football field is 320 rods long (including end zones). This unit still appears in some property deeds and agricultural measurements.

Hand to Rod Conversion Formula

To convert between Hand (hh) and Rod (rd), use the following formulas:

1 Hand (hh) = 0.0202020202020202 Rod (rd)

1 Rod (rd) = 49.50000000000001 Hand (hh)

Example Conversions: Hand to Rod

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

  • 1 hh = 1 * 0.0202020202020202 rd = 0.0202020202020202 rd
  • 2 hh = 2 * 0.0202020202020202 rd = 0.0404040404040404 rd
  • 5 hh = 5 * 0.0202020202020202 rd = 0.101010101010101 rd
  • 8 hh = 8 * 0.0202020202020202 rd = 0.1616161616161616 rd
  • 10 hh = 10 * 0.0202020202020202 rd = 0.202020202020202 rd
  • 14 hh = 14 * 0.0202020202020202 rd = 0.2828282828282828 rd
  • 15 hh = 15 * 0.0202020202020202 rd = 0.303030303030303 rd
  • 16 hh = 16 * 0.0202020202020202 rd = 0.3232323232323232 rd
  • 18 hh = 18 * 0.0202020202020202 rd = 0.3636363636363636 rd
  • 20 hh = 20 * 0.0202020202020202 rd = 0.404040404040404 rd

Hand to Rod Conversion Table

Hand (hh) to Rod (rd) Conversion Table
Hand (hh)Rod (rd)
1 hh0.0202020202020202 rd
2 hh0.0404040404040404 rd
5 hh0.101010101010101 rd
10 hh0.202020202020202 rd
15 hh0.303030303030303 rd
17 hh0.3434343434343434 rd

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