A hand is four inches, often used for horse height.
Hands to Fathoms Converter — hh to ftm
Convert Hand (hh) to Fathom (ftm) using the exact conversion factor (1 hand = 0.0555555556 fathom). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Hands to Fathoms 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 fathom is six feet.
Result = input x 0.1016 / 1.8288.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Hands to Fathoms
Hand and Fathom both measure length. Specifically: A hand is four inches, often used for horse height, and a fathom is six feet.
Formula
fathoms = hands × 0.0555555555556
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 hand equals 0.1016 base units, and 1 fathom equals 1.8288 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct hand-to-fathom factor of 0.0555555555556.
Simple example
1 hh × 0.05555555556 = 0.0555555556 ftm
1 hand = 0.0555555556 fathoms.
Real-world example
10 hh × 0.05555555556 = 0.5555555556 ftm
10 hands = 0.5555555556 fathoms.
Conversion table
| Hand (hh) | Fathom (ftm) |
|---|---|
| 1 hh | 0.0555555556 ftm |
| 5 hh | 0.2777777778 ftm |
| 10 hh | 0.5555555556 ftm |
| 21.0975 hh | 1.172083333 ftm |
| 42.195 hh | 2.344166667 ftm |
| 100 hh | 5.555555556 ftm |
Reverse conversion: Fathom to Hand
0.0555555556 ftm × 18 = 1.000000001 hh
0.0555555556 fathoms = 1.000000001 hands.
hands = fathoms × 18
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Fathom to Hand.
Understanding the Hand (hh)
A hand is four inches, often used for horse height.
Understanding the Fathom (ftm)
A fathom is six feet.
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Frequently asked questions
How many fathoms are in 1 hand?
1 hand equals 0.0555555556 fathoms, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert hand to fathom?
Multiply the hand value by 0.05555555556. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert fathom back to hand?
Use the reverse factor: 1 fathom equals 18 hands. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a hand?
Hand (hh) is a unit of length.
What is a fathom?
Fathom (ftm) is a unit of length.
Is the hand to fathom conversion exact?
Yes. Both hand and fathom are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.05555555556 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.