Hand to Decimeter Converter (h to dm)

How to convert hands to decimeters

1 hand is equal to 1.016 decimeters, and 1 decimeter is equal to 0.9842519685 hands. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

decimeters = hands × 1.016
decimeters = hands ÷ 0.9842519685

Example: convert 15 h to dm: 15 × 1.016 = 15.24 dm.

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

A decimeter is one tenth of a meter (10 cm). A cube one decimeter on each side holds exactly one liter.

Symbol: dm · 1 dm = 0.1 m · Category: Metric (SI)

Frequently asked questions

How many decimeters are in a hand?

There are 1.016 decimeters in 1 hand (h).

How many hands are in a decimeter?

1 decimeter (dm) equals 0.9842519685 hands.

How do I convert hands to decimeters?

Multiply the length in hands by 1.016. For example, 15 h × 1.016 = 15.24 dm.

How do I convert decimeters to hands?

Divide the length in decimeters by 1.016, or multiply it by 0.9842519685. You can also use the Decimeter to Hand converter.