How to convert yards to hands
1 yard is equal to 9 hands, and 1 hand is equal to 0.1111111111 yards. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
hands = yards × 9
hands = yards ÷ 0.1111111111Example: convert 15 yd to h: 15 × 9 = 135 h.
Yard to Hand conversion table
| Yard (yd) | Hand (h) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 yd | 0.09 h |
| 0.1 yd | 0.9 h |
| 1 yd | 9 h |
| 2 yd | 18 h |
| 3 yd | 27 h |
| 5 yd | 45 h |
| 10 yd | 90 h |
| 20 yd | 180 h |
| 50 yd | 450 h |
| 100 yd | 900 h |
| 250 yd | 2,250 h |
| 500 yd | 4,500 h |
| 1,000 yd | 9,000 h |
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
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