Convert hands to inches
Hands to inches. Enter a value to convert, or use the hands to inches chart further down the page.
1 hand equals 4 inches. Going the other way, 1 inch = 0.25 hands.
How to convert hands to inches
To convert hands to inches, multiply the hand value by 4. You can also divide by 0.25 to get the same answer.
in = hh × 4
Worked example
Convert 15 hh to inches:
15 hh = 60 in
15 hh in other forms
| Form | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest 1/16 inch | 60″ | exact |
| Nearest 1/32 inch | 60″ | exact |
hands to inches conversion chart
Use this hands to inches table for quick reference without typing anything.
| hands (hh) | inches (in) | Nearest 1/16″ |
|---|---|---|
| 0.01 hh | 0.04 in | 1/16″ |
| 0.1 hh | 0.4 in | 3/8″ |
| 1 hh | 4 in | 4″ |
| 2 hh | 8 in | 8″ |
| 3 hh | 12 in | 12″ |
| 5 hh | 20 in | 20″ |
| 10 hh | 40 in | 40″ |
| 20 hh | 80 in | 80″ |
| 50 hh | 200 in | 200″ |
| 100 hh | 400 in | 400″ |
| 1,000 hh | 4,000 in | 4000″ |
What is a hand?
A hand is exactly 4 inches and is used almost exclusively to state the height of a horse, measured to the withers.
What is an inch?
The inch has been defined as exactly 25.4 millimeters since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement. It is the base unit of the imperial and US customary length system and is still standard for screen sizes, pipe diameters and construction in the United States.
Frequently asked questions
How many inches are in a hand?
1 hands equals 4 inches. Going the other way, 1 inches is 0.25 hands.
How do you convert hands to inches?
To convert hands to inches, multiply the hand value by 4. You can also divide by 0.25 to get the same answer.
What is 10 hands in inches?
10 hands equals 40 inches. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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