Hand to Thou (Mil) Converter

1 Hand = 0 Thou (Mil)

About Hand (hh) and Thou (Mil) (mil) 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 Thou (also called Mil) is essential in precision engineering and manufacturing. For context, a standard sheet of paper is about 100 thou thick, while human hair measures approximately 20-30 thou in diameter. This unit is critical in machining tolerances, PCB design, and automotive engineering where exact measurements are crucial.

Hand to Thou (Mil) Conversion Formula

To convert between Hand (hh) and Thou (Mil) (mil), use the following formulas:

1 Hand (hh) = 3999.9999999999995 Thou (Mil) (mil)

1 Thou (Mil) (mil) = 0.00025 Hand (hh)

Example Conversions: Hand to Thou (Mil)

Convert 1, 2, 5, 8, 10, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20 Hand (hh) to Thou (Mil) (mil) Examples

  • 1 hh = 1 * 3999.9999999999995 mil = 3999.9999999999995 mil
  • 2 hh = 2 * 3999.9999999999995 mil = 7999.999999999999 mil
  • 5 hh = 5 * 3999.9999999999995 mil = 19999.999999999996 mil
  • 8 hh = 8 * 3999.9999999999995 mil = 31999.999999999996 mil
  • 10 hh = 10 * 3999.9999999999995 mil = 39999.99999999999 mil
  • 14 hh = 14 * 3999.9999999999995 mil = 55999.99999999999 mil
  • 15 hh = 15 * 3999.9999999999995 mil = 59999.99999999999 mil
  • 16 hh = 16 * 3999.9999999999995 mil = 63999.99999999999 mil
  • 18 hh = 18 * 3999.9999999999995 mil = 71999.99999999999 mil
  • 20 hh = 20 * 3999.9999999999995 mil = 79999.99999999999 mil

Hand to Thou (Mil) Conversion Table

Hand (hh) to Thou (Mil) (mil) Conversion Table
Hand (hh)Thou (Mil) (mil)
1 hh3999.9999999999995 mil
2 hh7999.999999999999 mil
5 hh19999.999999999996 mil
10 hh39999.99999999999 mil
15 hh59999.99999999999 mil
17 hh67999.99999999999 mil

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