Convert perch to hand
Please provide values below to convert perch [perch] to hand [hand], or Convert hand to perch.
How to Convert Perch to Hand
1 perch = 49.5 hand
Example: convert 15 perch to hand:
15 perch = 15 × 49.5 hand = 742.5 hand
Perch to Hand Conversion Table
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Perch
A perch is a unit of length equal to a rod, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "perch" has been used as a unit of measurement since medieval times and was often used interchangeably with "rod" and "pole."
Current Use
The perch is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.