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 × 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.