How to convert hands to rods
1 hand is equal to 0.0202020202 rods, and 1 rod is equal to 49.5 hands. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
rods = hands × 0.0202020202
rods = hands ÷ 49.5Example: convert 15 h to rd: 15 × 0.0202020202 = 0.303030303 rd.
Hand to Rod conversion table
| Hand (h) | Rod (rd) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 h | 0.000202020202 rd |
| 0.1 h | 0.00202020202 rd |
| 1 h | 0.0202020202 rd |
| 2 h | 0.0404040404 rd |
| 3 h | 0.06060606061 rd |
| 5 h | 0.101010101 rd |
| 10 h | 0.202020202 rd |
| 20 h | 0.404040404 rd |
| 50 h | 1.01010101 rd |
| 100 h | 2.02020202 rd |
| 250 h | 5.050505051 rd |
| 500 h | 10.1010101 rd |
| 1,000 h | 20.2020202 rd |
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 rod
The rod is 16.5 feet (5.0292 m), or a quarter of a chain. It was used in land surveying and is still used to measure canoe portages.
Symbol: rd · 1 rd = 5.0292 m · Category: Imperial & US customary