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Convert Chains to Hands

Chains




Hands


How to use this Chains to Hands Converter 🤔

Follow these steps to convert given Chains value from Chains units to Hands units.

  1. Enter the input Chains value in the text field.
  2. The given Chains is converted to Hands in realtime ⌚ using the formula, and displayed under the Hands label.
  3. You may copy the resulting Hands value using the Copy button.

Formula

To convert given length from Chains to Hands, use the following formula.

Hands = Chains / 0.005050505052660202

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Chains to Hands Conversion Table

The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Chains to Hands.

Chains (ch)Hands (hand)
0 ch0 hand
1 ch198 hand
2 ch396 hand
3 ch594 hand
4 ch792 hand
5 ch990 hand
6 ch1188 hand
7 ch1386 hand
8 ch1584 hand
9 ch1782 hand
10 ch1980 hand
20 ch3960 hand
50 ch9900 hand
100 ch19800 hand
1000 ch197999.9999 hand
10000 ch1979999.9992 hand
100000 ch19799999.9916 hand

Chains

A chain is a unit of length used primarily in land surveying and agriculture. One chain is equivalent to 66 feet or approximately 20.1168 meters.

The chain is defined as 66 feet, which is historically based on the length of a chain used in surveying practices and land measurement.

Chains are commonly used in land surveying for measuring distances, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. The unit is useful for tasks such as plotting and dividing land and has historical significance in the development of surveying techniques.

Hands

A hand is a unit of length used primarily to measure the height of horses. One hand is equivalent to 4 inches or approximately 0.1016 meters.

The hand is defined as 4 inches, providing a standardized measurement for assessing horse height, ensuring consistency across various contexts and practices.

Hands are used in the equestrian industry to measure the height of horses, from the ground to the highest point of the withers. The unit offers a convenient and traditional method for expressing horse height and remains in use in equestrian competitions and breed standards.