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Convert pole to hand
Please provide values below to Convert pole to hand, or vice versa.
What is a Pole?
Synonymous with rod and perch, the pole (5.5 yards) was named after actual wooden poles used as measuring sticks in medieval field surveys.
What is a Hand Measurement?
A hand equals exactly 4 inches (10.16 cm), standardized for measuring horse heights at withers. Originating from ancient Babylonian systems, it remains the global standard in equestrian sports - a 15.2 hand horse stands 62 inches (1.57 m) tall.
pole to hand Conversion Table
| pole | hand |
|---|---|
| 0.01 pole | 0.495 hand |
| 0.1 pole | 4.95 hand |
| 1 pole | 49.5 hand |
| 2 pole | 99 hand |
| 3 pole | 148.5 hand |
| 5 pole | 247.5 hand |
| 10 pole | 495 hand |
| 20 pole | 990 hand |
| 50 pole | 2475 hand |
| 100 pole | 4950 hand |
| 1000 pole | 49500 hand |
How to Convert pole to hand
1 pole = 49.5 hand
1 hand = 0.02020202020202 pole
Example: convert 15 pole to hand:
15 × 49.5 = 742.5 hand