Convert Twip to Hand

Enter the number of twips that you want to convert to hands.

1 twip (twips) = 0.0001736112 hh (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

hands = twips ÷ 5759.9963717

Step-by-Step Example

Convert 5 twip to hands:

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Convert 5 twip to hands

We need to convert twips to hands

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Apply the formula

Since 1 hh = 5759.9963717 twip, divide by 5759.9963717

5 ÷ 5759.9963717 = 0.0008680561

Answer

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.