Convert hand to perch
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to perch [perch], or Convert perch to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Perch
1 hand = 0.0202020202020202 perch
Example: convert 15 hand to perch:
15 hand = 15 × 0.0202020202020202 perch = 0.303030303030303 perch
Hand to Perch 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.
Perch
A perch is a unit of length equal to a rod, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "perch" has been used as a unit of measurement since medieval times and was often used interchangeably with "rod" and "pole."
Current Use
The perch is an obsolete unit of measurement.