How to convert hands to yards
1 hand is equal to 0.1111111111 yards, and 1 yard is equal to 9 hands. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
yards = hands × 0.1111111111
yards = hands ÷ 9Example: convert 15 h to yd: 15 × 0.1111111111 = 1.666666667 yd.
Hand to Yard conversion table
| Hand (h) | Yard (yd) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 h | 0.001111111111 yd |
| 0.1 h | 0.01111111111 yd |
| 1 h | 0.1111111111 yd |
| 2 h | 0.2222222222 yd |
| 3 h | 0.3333333333 yd |
| 5 h | 0.5555555556 yd |
| 10 h | 1.111111111 yd |
| 20 h | 2.222222222 yd |
| 50 h | 5.555555556 yd |
| 100 h | 11.11111111 yd |
| 250 h | 27.77777778 yd |
| 500 h | 55.55555556 yd |
| 1,000 h | 111.1111111 yd |
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 yard
The yard is exactly 0.9144 m, or 3 feet. It's used for sports fields, fabric and, in the UK, road distances on signs for short lengths.
Symbol: yd · 1 yd = 0.9144 m · Category: Imperial & US customary