Convert Hand to Inch
Enter the number of hands that you want to convert to inches.
How to Convert Hands to Inches
The hand and inch are both units of length. By definition, 1 hand equals exactly 4 inches. This means to convert hands to inches, you multiply by 4.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 hh to inches:
We need to convert hands to inches
Since 1 hh = 4 in, multiply by 4
5 × 4 = 20
5 hh = 20 in
Hand to Inch Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common hand to inch conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Hands (hh) | Inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 1 hh | 4 in |
| 2 hh | 8 in |
| 5 hh | 20 in |
| 10 hh | 40 in |
| 15 hh | 60 in |
| 20 hh | 80 in |
| 25 hh | 100 in |
| 50 hh | 200 in |
| 100 hh | 400 in |
About These Units
Hand (hh)
A hand (hh) is equal to 4 inches or 10.16 centimeters. Hands are still the standard unit for measuring horse height at the withers. A horse standing 15.2 hands is 15 hands plus 2 inches, or 62 inches (157.5 cm) tall.
Inch (in)
An inch (in or ") is an imperial unit equal to 1/12 foot or exactly 2.54 centimeters. Inches measure screen sizes (TVs, monitors, phones), paper dimensions, rainfall, and small objects in the US, UK, and Canada. There are 25.4 millimeters in one inch.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert hands to inches?
To convert hands to inches, multiply the value by 4. For example, 10 hh = 40 in.
How many inches are in 1 hand?
1 hand equals 4 inches.
What is the formula for hands to inches?
The formula is: in = hh × 4.