Convert Twip to Hand
Enter the number of twips that you want to convert to hands.
How to Convert Twips to Hands
The twip and hand are both units of length. 1 hand equals 5759.9963717 twips. This means to convert twips to hands, you divide by 5759.9963717.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 twip to hands:
We need to convert twips to hands
Since 1 hh = 5759.9963717 twip, divide by 5759.9963717
5 ÷ 5759.9963717 = 0.0008680561
5 twip = 0.0008680561 hh
Twip to Hand Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common twip to hand conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Twips (twip) | Hands (hh) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 twip | 1.7361122047e-5 hh |
| 0.5 twip | 8.6805610236e-5 hh |
| 1 twip | 0.0001736112 hh |
| 2 twip | 0.0003472224 hh |
| 5 twip | 0.0008680561 hh |
| 10 twip | 0.0017361122 hh |
| 25 twip | 0.0043402805 hh |
| 50 twip | 0.008680561 hh |
| 100 twip | 0.017361122 hh |
About These Units
Twip (twip)
A twip is a typographical unit equal to 1/20 of a point, 1/1440 of an inch, or approximately 17.64 micrometers. Twips are used in desktop publishing software and Microsoft applications for precise text positioning and layout.
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 twips to hands?
To convert twips to hands, divide the value by 5759.9963717. For example, 10 twip = 0.0017361122 hh.
How many hands are in 1 twip?
1 twip equals 0.0001736112 hands.
What is the formula for twips to hands?
The formula is: hh = twip ÷ 5759.9963717.