A hand is four inches, often used for horse height.
Hands to Points Converter — hh to pt
Convert Hand (hh) to Point (pt) using the exact conversion factor (1 hand = 288 point). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Hands to Points converter
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Length Converter
Convert SI, imperial, US customary, astronomical, scientific, and historical length units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Result = input x 0.1016 / 0.0003527777778.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Hands to Points
Hand and Point both measure length. Specifically: A hand is four inches, often used for horse height, and a desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Formula
points = hands × 287.999999982
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 hand equals 0.1016 base units, and 1 point equals 0.0003527777778 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct hand-to-point factor of 287.999999982.
Simple example
1 hh × 288 = 288 pt
1 hand = 288 points.
Real-world example
10 hh × 288 = 2,880 pt
10 hands = 2,880 points.
Conversion table
| Hand (hh) | Point (pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 hh | 288 pt |
| 5 hh | 1,440 pt |
| 10 hh | 2,880 pt |
| 21.0975 hh | 6,076.08 pt |
| 42.195 hh | 12,152.16 pt |
| 100 hh | 28,800 pt |
Reverse conversion: Point to Hand
288 pt × 0.003472222222 = 1 hh
288 points = 1 hands.
hands = points × 0.00347222222244
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Point to Hand.
Understanding the Hand (hh)
A hand is four inches, often used for horse height.
Understanding the Point (pt)
A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
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Frequently asked questions
How many points are in 1 hand?
1 hand equals 288 points, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert hand to point?
Multiply the hand value by 288. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert point back to hand?
Use the reverse factor: 1 point equals 0.0034722222 hands. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a hand?
Hand (hh) is a unit of length.
What is a point?
Point (pt) is a unit of length.
Is the hand to point conversion exact?
Yes. Both hand and point are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 288 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.