Hands to Chains Converter

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Calculation: Hands ➜ Chains

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What is the formula to convert from Hands to Chains?

The formula to convert length value from the unit of Hands to the unit of Chains is:

Length(Chains) = Length(Hands) / 197.99999991550945

Hands unit in Length

A hand is a unit of length traditionally used to measure the height of horses, equal to 4 inches or approximately 10.16 centimeters. Hands are still the standard unit for horse height measurements in many countries, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. This unit provides a simple and consistent way to describe the stature of horses.

Chains unit in Length

A chain is a unit of length traditionally used in land surveying, equal to 66 feet or approximately 20.12 meters. The chain was originally based on the length of a surveyor's chain and is still used in some contexts for measuring land parcels, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. This unit is also commonly referenced in historical land records.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about "Hands ➜ Chains" Conversion

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