Convert hand to pole
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to pole [pole], or Convert pole to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Pole
1 hand = 0.0202020202020202 pole
Example: convert 15 hand to pole:
15 hand = 15 × 0.0202020202020202 pole = 0.303030303030303 pole
Hand to Pole Conversion Table
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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.
Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic unit of measurement.