This chart lists the equivalents for the metric height of horses in inches and hands for those of us who can't remember!

1 inch = 2.54cm
centimeter x .3937 = inches

Centimeters	Nearest 1/4 inch	Hands
150	59	14.3
151	59 1/2	14.3 1/2
152	59 3/4	14.3 3/4
153	60 1/4	15.0 1/2
154	60 3/4	15.0 3/4
155	61	15.1
156	61 1/2	15.0 1/2
157	61 3/4	15.1 3/4
158	62 1/4	15.2 1/4
159	62 1/4	15.2 1/2
160	63	15.3
161	63 1/2	15.3 1/2
162	63 3/4	15.3 3/4
163	64 1/4	16.0 1/4
164	64 1/2	16.0 1/2
165	65	16.1
166	65 1/4	16.1 1/4
167	65 3/4	16.1 3/4
168	66 1/4	16.2 1/4
169	66 1/2	16.2 1/2
170	67	16.3
171	67 1/4	16.3 1/4
172	67 3/4	16.3 3/4
173	68	17
175	69	17.1
178	70	17.2
180	71	17.3

Studbook Requirements for FHANA/FPS Horses:

Rank	Inches	Hands
Studbook Mare/Gelding	150	14.3
Star Mare/Gelding	155	15.1
Model Mare	158	15.2 1/4
3 Yr Approved Stallion	158	15.2 1/4
4 Yr. Approved Stallion	160	15.3

Ideal range of height for Friesian horses:

159 cm - 163 cm (1.59 -1.63 meters)

15.2 1/2 - 16.0 Hands

62 1.4 - 64 1/4 Inches