Convert Inch to Hand
Input the number of inches you want to convert to hands.
How to Convert Inches to Hands
The inch and hand are both units of length. By definition, 1 hand equals exactly 4 inches. This means to convert inches to hands, you divide by 4.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 in to hands:
We need to convert inches to hands
Since 1 hh = 4 in, divide by 4
5 ÷ 4 = 1.25
5 in = 1.25 hh
Inch to Hand Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common inch to hand conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Inches (in) | Hands (hh) |
|---|---|
| 1 in | 0.25 hh |
| 2 in | 0.5 hh |
| 5 in | 1.25 hh |
| 10 in | 2.5 hh |
| 15 in | 3.75 hh |
| 20 in | 5 hh |
| 25 in | 6.25 hh |
| 50 in | 12.5 hh |
| 100 in | 25 hh |
About These Units
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert inches to hands?
To convert inches to hands, divide the value by 4. For example, 10 in = 2.5 hh.
How many hands are in 1 inch?
1 inch equals 0.25 hands.
What is the formula for inches to hands?
The formula is: hh = in ÷ 4.