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Length/Distance | Convert from hand [non-equine] to didot point |
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Common Length Conversions Metric Length Conversions Unit Definition (hand [non-equine]) The hand is a traditional unit of distance, now used mostly to measure the height of horses. One hand equals 4 inches, 1/3 foot, or 10.16 centimeters. Unit Definition (didot point) The didot point is a unit of distance used in typography. It was named after the French typographer Firmin Didot (1764-1836).
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