Hands to Centimeters Converter (hh to cm)

1 hh = 10.16 cm

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Formula

To convert hands to centimeters, multiply the value by 10.16.

cm = hh × 10.16

Example calculation

Convert 5 hh to cm:

5 hh × 10.16 = 50.8 cm

Conversion table

hands → centimeters
hhcm
110.1600
220.3200
330.4800
440.6400
550.8000
660.9600
771.1200
881.2800
991.4400
10101.6000
15152.4000
20203.2000
25254.0000
30304.8000
35355.6000
40406.4000
45457.2000
50508.0000
55558.8000
60609.6000
65660.4000
70711.2000
75762.0000
80812.8000
85863.6000
90914.4000
95965.2000
1001016.0000
2002032.0000
5005080.0000
100010160.0000
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About the units

Hand (hh)
Used to measure the height of horses in English-speaking countries. Equal to exactly four inches (10.16 cm).
Centimeter (cm)
Everyday length unit for height and clothing sizes outside the US. One hundredth of a metre.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert hands to centimeters?
To convert hands to centimeters, multiply the value by 10.16.
How many centimeters are in 1 hand?
1 hand equals 10.16 cm.
How many centimeters are in 10 hands?
10 hh equals 101.6 cm.
How do I convert centimeters back to hands?
Use the reverse converter: 1 centimeter equals 0.0984252 hh.
Is this converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the exact SI/NIST definitions of each unit and shows up to 6 significant digits.

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