Hand to Pica Converter (h to pc)

How to convert hands to picas

1 hand is equal to 24 picas, and 1 pica is equal to 0.04166666667 hands. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

picas = hands × 24
picas = hands ÷ 0.04166666667

Example: convert 15 h to pc: 15 × 24 = 360 pc.

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

The modern (PostScript) pica is one sixth of an inch (4.233 mm), or 12 points. It's used in typography and page layout for column widths and margins.

Symbol: pc · 1 pc = 0.004233333333 m · Category: Typography

Frequently asked questions

How many picas are in a hand?

There are 24 picas in 1 hand (h).

How many hands are in a pica?

1 pica (pc) equals 0.04166666667 hands.

How do I convert hands to picas?

Multiply the length in hands by 24. For example, 15 h × 24 = 360 pc.

How do I convert picas to hands?

Divide the length in picas by 24, or multiply it by 0.04166666667. You can also use the Pica to Hand converter.