To convert hands to inches (h to in) or to convert inches to hands, you may use the converter above. Alternatively, to find out how many inches there are in "x" hands, you may use the hands to inches table.
Below, you will find information of how to convert hands to inches and how to convert inches to hands, including the formulas and example conversions.
How many inches in a hand?
There are 4 inches in a hand. To convert hands to inches, multiply the hand value by 4.
For example, to find out how many inches there are in 15 hands, multiply 15 by 4, that makes 60 inches in 15 hands.
hands to inches formula
inch = hand * 4
How to convert inches to hands?
1 Inch is equal to 0.25 hand. To convert inches to hands, multiply the inch value by 0.25 or divide by 4.
For example, to convert 56 inches to hands, divide 56 by 4, that makes 14 hands in 56 inches.
inches to hands formula
hand = inch * 0.25
hand = inch / 4
To convert between palms and inches, please visit palms to inches converter.
What is a Hand?
Hand is an ancient length unit and mostly used for measuring the height of horses. 1 hand = 4 inches. The symbol is "h".
To convert between palms and hands, please visit palms to hands converter.
What is an Inch?
Inch is an imperial and United States Customary length unit. 1 inch = 0.25 hand. The symbol is "in".
Please visit all length units conversion to convert all length units.