Hands Notation and Height Converter
1 hand equals 4 inches. Digits after decimal represent extra inches (0, 1, 2, or 3 inches only).
Horse (Standard)
e.g. 15.2 = 15 hands 2 inches
Exact total in inches
Height in metric cm
5 ft 2 in
Imperial breakdown 1.58 m
Metric total Hands decimal converted gracefully. Extra inches wrapped into next full hand.
Height Comparison Scale Graphic
Human (170 cm) 5 ft 7 in
Arena Fence 120 cm
Current Horse 15.2 hh
Zero Line (Ground Level) Scale relative to 170 cm average human standing at the shoulder (withers)
Rider and Equine Weight Converter
Bi-directional conversion between Stone, Pounds, and Kilograms
78 st 8 lbs
Quick Weight Presets
Rider Weight Safety Calculator
Recommended total tack and rider weight thresholds based on horse weight
15% Optimal Comfort Weight Light work, endurance, young horses
165 lbs 11 st 11 lbs
20% Recommended Upper Limit Standard maximum carrying capacity including saddle
220 lbs 15 st 10 lbs
Weight guidelines include total combined weight of rider, saddle, bridle, and gear. Take into account horse fitness, age, and terrain.
Arena and Distance Converter
Convert track lengths, hacking distances, and arena sizes
Click Presets to Auto Populate
Quick Reference Height Cheat Sheet
Standard height conversions for quick barn checking
| Hands (hh) | Inches (in) | Centimeters (cm) | Classification Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.0 hh | 40 in | 101.6 cm | Small Pony |
| 11.2 hh | 46 in | 116.8 cm | Small Pony |
| 12.2 hh | 50 in | 127.0 cm | Small / Medium Pony Threshold |
| 13.2 hh | 54 in | 137.2 cm | Medium / Large Pony Threshold |
| 14.2 hh | 58 in | 147.3 cm | Official Pony to Horse Cutoff |
| 15.2 hh | 62 in | 157.5 cm | Standard Horse |
| 16.2 hh | 66 in | 167.6 cm | Standard Sport Horse |
| 17.2 hh | 70 in | 177.8 cm | Large Horse / Warmblood |
Printable Equine Measurement Card
Formatted record sheet for barn stall door or health passport
Equine Identification and Measurement Record
Horse
Hands Height 15.2 hh
Inches and CM 62 in (157.5 cm)
Body Weight 1100 lbs (499 kg)
Max Rider Weight (20%) 220 lbs (15 st 10 lbs)
Generated via Hands to Height and Equine Unit Converter Official Barn Record Document