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Hands to decimeters (h to dm) Metric conversion calculator

Welcome to our hands to decimeters (h to dm) conversion calculator. You can enter a value in either the hands or decimeters input fields. For an understanding of the conversion process, we include step by step and direct conversion formulas. If you'd like to perform a different conversion, just select between the listed Length units in the 'Select between other Length units' tab below or use the search bar above. Tip: Use the swap button to switch from converting hands to decimeters to decimeters to hands.

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1 h = 1.016 dm 1 dm = 0.98425197 h

Algebraic Steps / Dimensional Analysis Formula
h * 4 in
1 h		 * 2.54 cm
1 in		 * 1 dm
10 cm		 = dm

Direct Conversion Formula
h * 1.016 dm
1 h		 = dm

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