A hand is four inches, often used for horse height.
Hands to Furlongs Converter — hh to fur
Convert Hand (hh) to Furlong (fur) using the exact conversion factor (1 hand = 0.0005050505 furlong). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Hands to Furlongs 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 furlong is 660 feet.
Result = input x 0.1016 / 201.168.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Hands to Furlongs
Hand and Furlong both measure length. Specifically: A hand is four inches, often used for horse height, and a furlong is 660 feet.
Formula
furlongs = hands × 0.000505050505051
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 hand equals 0.1016 base units, and 1 furlong equals 201.168 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct hand-to-furlong factor of 0.000505050505051.
Simple example
1 hh × 0.0005050505051 = 0.0005050505 fur
1 hand = 0.0005050505 furlongs.
Real-world example
10 hh × 0.0005050505051 = 0.0050505051 fur
10 hands = 0.0050505051 furlongs.
Conversion table
| Hand (hh) | Furlong (fur) |
|---|---|
| 1 hh | 0.0005050505 fur |
| 5 hh | 0.0025252525 fur |
| 10 hh | 0.0050505051 fur |
| 21.0975 hh | 0.010655303 fur |
| 42.195 hh | 0.0213106061 fur |
| 100 hh | 0.0505050505 fur |
Reverse conversion: Furlong to Hand
0.0005050505 fur × 1980 = 0.99999999 hh
0.0005050505 furlongs = 0.99999999 hands.
hands = furlongs × 1980
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Furlong to Hand.
Understanding the Hand (hh)
A hand is four inches, often used for horse height.
Understanding the Furlong (fur)
A furlong is 660 feet.
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Frequently asked questions
How many furlongs are in 1 hand?
1 hand equals 0.0005050505 furlongs, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert hand to furlong?
Multiply the hand value by 0.0005050505051. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert furlong back to hand?
Use the reverse factor: 1 furlong equals 1,980 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 furlong?
Furlong (fur) is a unit of length.
Is the hand to furlong conversion exact?
Yes. Both hand and furlong are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.0005050505051 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.