Convert hand to centimeter

Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to centimeter [cm], or Convert centimeter to hand.




How to Convert Hand to Centimeter

1 hand = 10.16 cm

Example: convert 15 hand to cm:
15 hand = 15 Γ— 10.16 cm = 152.4 cm


Hand to Centimeter Conversion Table

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Hand

A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.

History/Origin

The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.

Current Use

The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.


Centimeter

A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.

History/Origin

The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.

Current Use

The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.



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