A furlong is 660 feet.
Furlongs to Hands Converter — fur to hh
Convert Furlong (fur) to Hand (hh) using the exact conversion factor (1 furlong = 1,980 hand). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Furlongs to Hands converter
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Convert SI, imperial, US customary, astronomical, scientific, and historical length units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A hand is four inches, often used for horse height.
Result = input x 201.168 / 0.1016.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Furlongs to Hands
Furlong and Hand both measure length. Specifically: A furlong is 660 feet, and a hand is four inches, often used for horse height.
Formula
hands = furlongs × 1980
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 furlong equals 201.168 base units, and 1 hand equals 0.1016 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct furlong-to-hand factor of 1980.
Simple example
1 fur × 1980 = 1,980 hh
1 furlong = 1,980 hands.
Real-world example
10 fur × 1980 = 19,800 hh
10 furlongs = 19,800 hands.
Conversion table
| Furlong (fur) | Hand (hh) |
|---|---|
| 1 fur | 1,980 hh |
| 5 fur | 9,900 hh |
| 10 fur | 19,800 hh |
| 21.0975 fur | 41,773.05 hh |
| 42.195 fur | 83,546.1 hh |
| 100 fur | 198,000 hh |
Reverse conversion: Hand to Furlong
1 hh × 0.0005050505051 = 0.0005050505 fur
1 hand = 0.0005050505 furlongs.
furlongs = hands × 0.000505050505051
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Hand to Furlong.
Understanding the Furlong (fur)
A furlong is 660 feet.
Understanding the Hand (hh)
A hand is four inches, often used for horse height.
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Frequently asked questions
How many hands are in 1 furlong?
1 furlong equals 1,980 hands, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert furlong to hand?
Multiply the furlong value by 1980. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert hand back to furlong?
Use the reverse factor: 1 hand equals 0.0005050505 furlongs. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a furlong?
Furlong (fur) is a unit of length.
What is a hand?
Hand (hh) is a unit of length.
Is the furlong to hand conversion exact?
Yes. Both furlong and hand are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1980 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.