Converting from Inches (in) to Hand (hh)

What is Inches (in)

Inches (in) is a unit of length commonly used in the United States and other countries that follow the imperial system. One inch is defined as exactly 25.4 millimeters. Inches are frequently used to measure shorter lengths, like the dimensions of objects, height, and various other applications in everyday life.

What is Hand (hh)

The hand (hh) is a unit of measurement used primarily for measuring the height of horses. One hand is equivalent to 4 inches (in). This measurement system is still prevalent in the equine industry, making it easy to communicate the size of horses. A horse measuring 15 hands would stand 60 inches tall.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from inches to hands, you can use the following formula:

Conversely, to convert from hands to inches, the formula is:

Examples

Here are some examples of conversions from inches to hands and vice versa:

1. Converting Inches to Hands:

   • For 16 inches:

     hh=16in×0.25=4hh

   • For 2 inches:

     hh=2in×0.25=0.5hh

   • For 13 inches:

     hh=13in×0.25=3.25hh

2. Converting Hands to Inches:

   • For 16 hands:

     in=16hh×4=64in

   • For 2 hands:

     in=2hh×4=8in

   • For 13 hands:

     in=13hh×4=52in

In these examples, you can see how to apply the conversion formulas effectively for various measurements.

Use this page to perform converting from Inches (in) to Hand (hh).