How to convert chains to hands
1 chain is equal to 198 hands, and 1 hand is equal to 0.005050505051 chains. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
hands = chains × 198
hands = chains ÷ 0.005050505051Example: convert 15 ch to h: 15 × 198 = 2,970 h.
Chain to Hand conversion table
| Chain (ch) | Hand (h) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ch | 1.98 h |
| 0.1 ch | 19.8 h |
| 1 ch | 198 h |
| 2 ch | 396 h |
| 3 ch | 594 h |
| 5 ch | 990 h |
| 10 ch | 1,980 h |
| 20 ch | 3,960 h |
| 50 ch | 9,900 h |
| 100 ch | 19,800 h |
| 250 ch | 49,500 h |
| 500 ch | 99,000 h |
| 1,000 ch | 198,000 h |
About the chain
Gunter's chain is 66 feet (20.1168 m), equal to 100 links or 4 rods. A cricket pitch is one chain long, and an acre is 10 square chains.
Symbol: ch · 1 ch = 20.1168 m · Category: Imperial & US customary
About the hand
The hand is exactly 4 inches (10.16 cm). It's used to measure the height of horses at the withers.
Symbol: h · 1 h = 0.1016 m · Category: Imperial & US customary