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Rope to Hand Converter

Convert ropes (rope) to hands (h). 1 rope = 60 h.

1 rope = 60 h

Hand to Rope converter

How to convert ropes to hands

1 rope is equal to 60 hands, and 1 hand is equal to 0.01666666667 ropes. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

hands = ropes × 60
hands = ropes ÷ 0.01666666667

Example: convert 15 rope to h: 15 × 60 = 900 h.

Rope to Hand conversion table

Rope (rope)Hand (h)
0.01 rope0.6 h
0.1 rope6 h
1 rope60 h
2 rope120 h
3 rope180 h
5 rope300 h
10 rope600 h
20 rope1,200 h
50 rope3,000 h
100 rope6,000 h
250 rope15,000 h
500 rope30,000 h
1,000 rope60,000 h

About the rope

The rope is an old English unit of 20 feet (6.096 m).

Symbol: rope · 1 rope = 6.096 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

Frequently asked questions

How many hands are in a rope?

There are 60 hands in 1 rope (rope).

How many ropes are in a hand?

1 hand (h) equals 0.01666666667 ropes.

How do I convert ropes to hands?

Multiply the length in ropes by 60. For example, 15 rope × 60 = 900 h.

How do I convert hands to ropes?

Divide the length in hands by 60, or multiply it by 0.01666666667. You can also use the Hand to Rope converter.