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Convert twip to hand
Please provide values below to Convert twip to hand, or vice versa.
What is a Twip?
A twip (twentieth of a point) equals 1/1440 inch (17.64 μm). Used in digital graphics and Microsoft Word for precise positioning. The name comes from 'TWentieth of an Imperial Point'.
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.
twip to hand Conversion Table
| twip | hand |
|---|---|
| 0.01 twip | 1.73611111111e-6 hand |
| 0.1 twip | 1.73611111111e-5 hand |
| 1 twip | 0.000173611111111 hand |
| 2 twip | 0.000347222222222 hand |
| 3 twip | 0.000520833333333 hand |
| 5 twip | 0.000868055555556 hand |
| 10 twip | 0.00173611111111 hand |
| 20 twip | 0.00347222222222 hand |
| 50 twip | 0.00868055555556 hand |
| 100 twip | 0.0173611111111 hand |
| 1000 twip | 0.173611111111 hand |
How to Convert twip to hand
1 twip = 0.00017361111111111 hand
1 hand = 5760 twip
Example: convert 15 twip to hand:
15 × 0.00017361111111111 = 0.0026041666666667 hand