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. 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).
To convert between Inch (in) and Hand (hh), use the following formulas:
1 Inch (in) = 0.25 Hand (hh)
1 Hand (hh) = 4 Inch (in)
1 in = 1 * 0.25 hh = 0.25 hh
2 in = 2 * 0.25 hh = 0.5 hh
5 in = 5 * 0.25 hh = 1.25 hh
10 in = 10 * 0.25 hh = 2.5 hh
20 in = 20 * 0.25 hh = 5 hh
50 in = 50 * 0.25 hh = 12.5 hh
100 in = 100 * 0.25 hh = 25 hh
| Inch (in) | Hand (hh) |
|---|---|
| 1 in | 0.25 hh |
| 2 in | 0.5 hh |
| 5 in | 1.25 hh |
| 10 in | 2.5 hh |
| 12 in | 3 hh |
| 24 in | 6 hh |
| 36 in | 9 hh |
| 48 in | 12 hh |
| 60 in | 15 hh |
| 72 in | 18 hh |
| 100 in | 25 hh |