Convert centimeter to hand
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to hand [hand], or Convert hand to centimeter.
How to Convert Centimeter to Hand
1 cm = 0.0984251968503937 hand
Example: convert 15 cm to hand:
15 cm = 15 × 0.0984251968503937 hand = 1.47637795275591 hand
Centimeter to Hand Conversion Table
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Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.
Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.