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Egyptians created forms of measurement thousands of years ago. One of the measurements still widely used today is the hand. Each hand represents four inches and is the primary way to measure the height of a horse. By taking a linear measurement and converting the numbers to hands, the height of a horse can be determined. | Egyptians created forms of measurement thousands of years ago. One of the measurements still widely used today is the hand. Each hand represents four inches and is the primary way to measure the height of a horse. By taking a linear measurement and converting the numbers to hands, the height of a horse can be determined. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
# Purchase a horse measuring stick marked with hand measures. If a horse measuring stick is not available, a standard measuring tape is acceptable. | # Purchase a horse measuring stick marked with hand measures. If a horse measuring stick is not available, a standard measuring tape is acceptable. | ||
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#* One hand equals {{convert|4|in|cm|1}}, so divide the measurement by 4. For example, if the horse measures {{convert|71|in|cm|1}}, divide 71 by 4 inches. The result is 17 hands with {{convert|3|in|cm|1}} left over. The final height would be recorded as 17.75 hands. | #* One hand equals {{convert|4|in|cm|1}}, so divide the measurement by 4. For example, if the horse measures {{convert|71|in|cm|1}}, divide 71 by 4 inches. The result is 17 hands with {{convert|3|in|cm|1}} left over. The final height would be recorded as 17.75 hands. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
