Convert hand to decimeter
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to decimeter [dm], or Convert decimeter to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Decimeter
1 hand = 1.016 dm
Example: convert 15 hand to dm:
15 hand = 15 × 1.016 dm = 15.24 dm
Hand to Decimeter 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.
Decimeter
A decimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-tenth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "deci-" comes from the Latin word "decimus," meaning tenth. The decimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The decimeter is not as commonly used in everyday life as other metric units like the centimeter or meter, but it is sometimes used in technical and scientific contexts.