Convert hand to millimeter
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to millimeter [mm], or Convert millimeter to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Millimeter
1 hand = 101.6 mm
Example: convert 15 hand to mm:
15 hand = 15 × 101.6 mm = 1524 mm
Hand to Millimeter 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.
Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.