How to convert fathoms to hands
1 fathom is equal to 18 hands, and 1 hand is equal to 0.05555555556 fathoms. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
hands = fathoms × 18
hands = fathoms ÷ 0.05555555556Example: convert 15 ftm to h: 15 × 18 = 270 h.
Fathom to Hand conversion table
| Fathom (ftm) | Hand (h) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ftm | 0.18 h |
| 0.1 ftm | 1.8 h |
| 1 ftm | 18 h |
| 2 ftm | 36 h |
| 3 ftm | 54 h |
| 5 ftm | 90 h |
| 10 ftm | 180 h |
| 20 ftm | 360 h |
| 50 ftm | 900 h |
| 100 ftm | 1,800 h |
| 250 ftm | 4,500 h |
| 500 ftm | 9,000 h |
| 1,000 ftm | 18,000 h |
About the fathom
The fathom is 6 feet (1.8288 m). It's used to measure the depth of water on nautical charts and fishing lines.
Symbol: ftm · 1 ftm = 1.8288 m · Category: Imperial & US customary
About the hand
The hand is exactly 4 inches (10.16 cm). It's used to measure the height of horses at the withers.
Symbol: h · 1 h = 0.1016 m · Category: Imperial & US customary