Hand to Microinch Converter (h to µin)

How to convert hands to microinches

1 hand is equal to 4,000,000 microinches, and 1 microinch is equal to 2.5 × 10⁻⁷ hands. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

microinches = hands × 4,000,000
microinches = hands ÷ 2.5 × 10⁻⁷

Example: convert 1 h to µin: 1 × 4,000,000 = 4,000,000 µin.

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 microinch is one millionth of an inch (25.4 nm). It's used to specify surface roughness in machining.

Symbol: µin · 1 µin = 2.54 × 10⁻⁸ m · Category: Imperial & US customary

Frequently asked questions

How many microinches are in a hand?

There are 4,000,000 microinches in 1 hand (h).

How many hands are in a microinch?

1 microinch (µin) equals 2.5 × 10⁻⁷ hands.

How do I convert hands to microinches?

Multiply the length in hands by 4,000,000. For example, 1 h × 4,000,000 = 4,000,000 µin.

How do I convert microinches to hands?

Divide the length in microinches by 4,000,000, or multiply it by 2.5 × 10⁻⁷. You can also use the Microinch to Hand converter.