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Hand to Foot Converter

Convert hands (h) to feet (ft). 1 h = 0.3333333333 ft.

1 h = 0.3333333333 ft

Foot to Hand converter

How to convert hands to feet

1 hand is equal to 0.3333333333 feet, and 1 foot is equal to 3 hands. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

feet = hands × 0.3333333333
feet = hands ÷ 3

Example: convert 15 h to ft: 15 × 0.3333333333 = 5 ft.

Hand to Foot conversion table

Hand (h)Foot (ft)
0.01 h0.003333333333 ft
0.1 h0.03333333333 ft
1 h0.3333333333 ft
2 h0.6666666667 ft
3 h1 ft
5 h1.666666667 ft
10 h3.333333333 ft
20 h6.666666667 ft
50 h16.66666667 ft
100 h33.33333333 ft
250 h83.33333333 ft
500 h166.6666667 ft
1,000 h333.3333333 ft

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

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

Frequently asked questions

How many feet are in a hand?

There are 0.3333333333 feet in 1 hand (h).

How many hands are in a foot?

1 foot (ft) equals 3 hands.

How do I convert hands to feet?

Multiply the length in hands by 0.3333333333. For example, 15 h × 0.3333333333 = 5 ft.

How do I convert feet to hands?

Divide the length in feet by 0.3333333333, or multiply it by 3. You can also use the Foot to Hand converter.