Hand to Span (cloth) Converter (h to span)

How to convert hands to spans (cloth)

1 hand is equal to 0.4444444444 spans (cloth), and 1 span (cloth) is equal to 2.25 hands. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

spans (cloth) = hands × 0.4444444444
spans (cloth) = hands ÷ 2.25

Example: convert 15 h to span: 15 × 0.4444444444 = 6.666666667 span.

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 cloth span is 9 inches (22.86 cm), originally the distance between the tips of the thumb and little finger of a spread hand.

Symbol: span · 1 span = 0.2286 m · Category: Historical & cloth

Frequently asked questions

How many spans (cloth) are in a hand?

There are 0.4444444444 spans (cloth) in 1 hand (h).

How many hands are in a span (cloth)?

1 span (cloth) (span) equals 2.25 hands.

How do I convert hands to spans (cloth)?

Multiply the length in hands by 0.4444444444. For example, 15 h × 0.4444444444 = 6.666666667 span.

How do I convert spans (cloth) to hands?

Divide the length in spans (cloth) by 0.4444444444, or multiply it by 2.25. You can also use the Span (cloth) to Hand converter.