How to convert feet to hands
1 foot is equal to 3 hands, and 1 hand is equal to 0.3333333333 feet. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
hands = feet × 3
hands = feet ÷ 0.3333333333Example: convert 15 ft to h: 15 × 3 = 45 h.
Foot to Hand conversion table
| Foot (ft) | Hand (h) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ft | 0.03 h |
| 0.1 ft | 0.3 h |
| 1 ft | 3 h |
| 2 ft | 6 h |
| 3 ft | 9 h |
| 5 ft | 15 h |
| 10 ft | 30 h |
| 20 ft | 60 h |
| 50 ft | 150 h |
| 100 ft | 300 h |
| 250 ft | 750 h |
| 500 ft | 1,500 h |
| 1,000 ft | 3,000 h |
About the foot
The international foot is exactly 0.3048 m, or 12 inches. It's used in the US and UK for height, building dimensions and aircraft altitude.
Symbol: ft · 1 ft = 0.3048 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