Twip to Hand Converter (twip to h)

How to convert twips to hands

1 twip is equal to 0.0001736111111 hands, and 1 hand is equal to 5,760 twips. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

hands = twips × 0.0001736111111
hands = twips ÷ 5,760

Example: convert 15 twip to h: 15 × 0.0001736111111 = 0.002604166667 h.

A twip is one twentieth of a point, or 1/1440 of an inch (about 17.6 µm). It's used internally by Microsoft Word, RTF files and older Windows APIs.

Symbol: twip · 1 twip = 0.00001763888889 m · Category: Typography

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

Frequently asked questions

How many hands are in a twip?

There are 0.0001736111111 hands in 1 twip (twip).

How many twips are in a hand?

1 hand (h) equals 5,760 twips.

How do I convert twips to hands?

Multiply the length in twips by 0.0001736111111. For example, 15 twip × 0.0001736111111 = 0.002604166667 h.

How do I convert hands to twips?

Divide the length in hands by 0.0001736111111, or multiply it by 5,760. You can also use the Hand to Twip converter.