Hand to Kilometer Converter (h to km)

How to convert hands to kilometers

1 hand is equal to 0.0001016 kilometers, and 1 kilometer is equal to 9,842.519685 hands. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

kilometers = hands × 0.0001016
kilometers = hands ÷ 9,842.519685

Example: convert 15 h to km: 15 × 0.0001016 = 0.001524 km.

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 kilometer is 1,000 meters. It's the standard unit for distances between places, road signs and running races in most countries.

Symbol: km · 1 km = 1,000 m · Category: Metric (SI)

Frequently asked questions

How many kilometers are in a hand?

There are 0.0001016 kilometers in 1 hand (h).

How many hands are in a kilometer?

1 kilometer (km) equals 9,842.519685 hands.

How do I convert hands to kilometers?

Multiply the length in hands by 0.0001016. For example, 15 h × 0.0001016 = 0.001524 km.

How do I convert kilometers to hands?

Divide the length in kilometers by 0.0001016, or multiply it by 9,842.519685. You can also use the Kilometer to Hand converter.