Inch to Hand Converter

1 Inch = 0 Hand

About Inch (in) and Hand (hh) Units

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).

Inch to Hand Conversion Formula

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)

Example Conversions: Inch to Hand

Convert 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 Inch (in) to Hand (hh) Examples

  • 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 to Hand Conversion Table

Inch (in) to Hand (hh) Conversion Table
Inch (in)Hand (hh)
1 in0.25 hh
2 in0.5 hh
5 in1.25 hh
10 in2.5 hh
12 in3 hh
24 in6 hh
36 in9 hh
48 in12 hh
60 in15 hh
72 in18 hh
100 in25 hh