🐎Hands to CM Converter

Convert hands to centimeters and centimeters to hands.

Hands (hh)

Centimeters (cm)

1 hand = 10.16 cm (used for measuring horse height)

About Hands to CM Converter

Convert hands to centimeters and centimeters to hands. One hand equals exactly 10.16 centimeters (4 inches). The hand is a unit of measurement used specifically to measure the height of horses at the withers (the highest point of the shoulder).

How to Use Hands to CM Converter

1
Enter your value
Type a height in either the hands or centimeters field.
2
See the result
The conversion appears instantly in the other field.
3
Copy the result
Click copy to use the converted horse height.

Common Use Cases

Equestrian height measurement and reporting
Horse buying and selling advertisements
Veterinary records and health assessments
Equestrian sport classification

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cm is one hand?

One hand equals exactly 10.16 centimeters (4 inches).

What does '16 hands' mean for a horse?

A horse measuring 16 hands stands 162.56 cm (approximately 64 inches or 5 feet 4 inches) at the withers.

Why are horses measured in hands?

The hand was historically based on the average width of a human hand, and has been used to measure horses for centuries as an intuitive field measurement.