Convert Hand to Nail
Convert hands to nails by entering a value below.
How to Convert Hands to Nails
The hand and nail are both units of length. 1 hand equals 1.7777777778 nails. This means to convert hands to nails, you multiply by 1.7777777778.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 hh to nails:
We need to convert hands to nails
Since 1 hh = 1.7777777778 nail, multiply by 1.7777777778
5 × 1.7777777778 = 8.8888888889
5 hh = 8.8888888889 nail
Hand to Nail Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common hand to nail conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Hands (hh) | Nails (nail) |
|---|---|
| 1 hh | 1.7777777778 nail |
| 2 hh | 3.5555555556 nail |
| 5 hh | 8.8888888889 nail |
| 10 hh | 17.777777778 nail |
| 15 hh | 26.666666667 nail |
| 20 hh | 35.555555556 nail |
| 25 hh | 44.444444444 nail |
| 50 hh | 88.888888889 nail |
| 100 hh | 177.77777778 nail |
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.
Nail (nail)
A nail is a historical cloth measure equal to 2.25 inches or 5.715 centimeters. Nails were used in England for measuring fabric width. Sixteen nails equal one yard. The term survives in some traditional textile contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert hands to nails?
To convert hands to nails, multiply the value by 1.7777777778. For example, 10 hh = 17.777777778 nail.
How many nails are in 1 hand?
1 hand equals 1.7777777778 nails.
What is the formula for hands to nails?
The formula is: nail = hh × 1.7777777778.