Convert Foot to Hand
Enter the number of feet that you want to convert to hands.
How to Convert Feet to Hands
The foot and hand are both units of length. 1 foot equals 3 hands. This means to convert feet to hands, you multiply by 3.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 ft to hands:
We need to convert feet to hands
Since 1 ft = 3 hh, multiply by 3
5 × 3 = 15
5 ft = 15 hh
Foot to Hand Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common foot to hand conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Feet (ft) | Hands (hh) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 3 hh |
| 2 ft | 6 hh |
| 5 ft | 15 hh |
| 10 ft | 30 hh |
| 15 ft | 45 hh |
| 20 ft | 60 hh |
| 25 ft | 75 hh |
| 50 ft | 150 hh |
| 100 ft | 300 hh |
About These Units
Foot (ft)
A foot (ft) is an imperial unit equal to 12 inches or 30.48 centimeters exactly. Feet measure human height, room dimensions, building heights, and elevation in the US. One foot equals 0.3048 meters. Aviation altitude is measured in feet worldwide.
Hand (hh)
A hand (hh) is equal to 4 inches or 10.16 centimeters. Hands are still the standard unit for measuring horse height at the withers. A horse standing 15.2 hands is 15 hands plus 2 inches, or 62 inches (157.5 cm) tall.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert feet to hands?
To convert feet to hands, multiply the value by 3. For example, 10 ft = 30 hh.
How many hands are in 1 foot?
1 foot equals 3 hands.
What is the formula for feet to hands?
The formula is: hh = ft × 3.