Hand to Point Converter (h to pt)

How to convert hands to points

1 hand is equal to 288 points, and 1 point is equal to 0.003472222222 hands. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

points = hands × 288
points = hands ÷ 0.003472222222

Example: convert 15 h to pt: 15 × 288 = 4,320 pt.

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 desktop publishing (PostScript) point is 1/72 of an inch (0.3528 mm). Font sizes such as 12 pt are measured in points.

Symbol: pt · 1 pt = 0.0003527777778 m · Category: Typography

Frequently asked questions

How many points are in a hand?

There are 288 points in 1 hand (h).

How many hands are in a point?

1 point (pt) equals 0.003472222222 hands.

How do I convert hands to points?

Multiply the length in hands by 288. For example, 15 h × 288 = 4,320 pt.

How do I convert points to hands?

Divide the length in points by 288, or multiply it by 0.003472222222. You can also use the Point to Hand converter.