How to convert rods to hands
1 rod is equal to 49.5 hands, and 1 hand is equal to 0.0202020202 rods. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
hands = rods × 49.5
hands = rods ÷ 0.0202020202Example: convert 15 rd to h: 15 × 49.5 = 742.5 h.
Rod to Hand conversion table
| Rod (rd) | Hand (h) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 rd | 0.495 h |
| 0.1 rd | 4.95 h |
| 1 rd | 49.5 h |
| 2 rd | 99 h |
| 3 rd | 148.5 h |
| 5 rd | 247.5 h |
| 10 rd | 495 h |
| 20 rd | 990 h |
| 50 rd | 2,475 h |
| 100 rd | 4,950 h |
| 250 rd | 12,375 h |
| 500 rd | 24,750 h |
| 1,000 rd | 49,500 h |
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
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