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Hand (hh) - Definition and Overview

What is Hand?

In the imperial system, a hand is a unit of length traditionally used to measure the height of horses. One hand is equal to 4 inches or 10.16 centimeters.

Summary

  • The hand is a non-SI unit of measurement of length standardized to 4 inch (101.6 mm)
  • It is used to measure the height of horses in some English-speaking countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada
  • It is commonly used to measure the height of horses, as well as other animals and objects that are approximately the same size.

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