What is a length converter?

A length converter helps you convert between different units of length quickly and accurately.

How do I convert hand to X-unit?

Simply enter the value in the hand input field, and the converter will show you the equivalent value in X-unit instantly.

Is this length converter free to use?

Yes, this length converter is completely free and easy to use for all your conversion needs.

Can I switch between hand and X-unit easily?

Yes, there is a switch button provided to quickly swap the conversion direction between hand and X-unit.

How accurate are the conversion results?

The conversion results are calculated using precise formulas to ensure accuracy for most practical purposes.

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Hand

A hand is a traditional unit of length primarily used to measure the height of horses. It is equal to 4 inches or 10.16 centimeters.

The origin of the hand as a measurement comes from using the width of a human hand, and it has been standardized at 4 inches for consistency in horse measurement. Horse height is expressed in "hands," measured from the ground to the highest point of the withers (the ridge between the shoulder blades).

Key points:

1 hand = 4 inches
1 hand = 10.16 centimeters
Used mainly for measuring horse height
Horse height is often given in hands and inches, e.g., 15.2 hands means 15 hands plus 2 inches

The hand remains the standard unit for horse height in many English-speaking countries.

X-unit

The X-unit (symbol: xu) is a very small unit of length used primarily to measure wavelengths of X-rays and gamma rays. It was introduced in the early 20th century for precision measurements in X-ray crystallography.

1 X-unit ≈ 0.1 picometers (pm) or 10⁻¹³ meters
It allows scientists to express extremely small wavelengths typical of X-rays, which are on the order of atomic spacing
The exact definition has varied historically, but the unit remains useful for comparing wavelengths in X-ray spectroscopy and crystallography

Though largely replaced by the picometer or ångström in modern usage, the X-unit played a crucial role in early developments of atomic-scale measurement.

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