Convert Hand to Foot
Type the number of hands that you wish to convert to feet.
How to Convert Hands to Feet
The hand and foot are both units of length. By definition, 1 foot equals exactly 3 hands. This means to convert hands to feet, you divide by 3.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 hh to feet:
We need to convert hands to feet
Since 1 ft = 3 hh, divide by 3
5 ÷ 3 = 1.6666666667
5 hh = 1.6666666667 ft
Hand to Foot Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common hand to foot conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Hands (hh) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 hh | 0.3333333333 ft |
| 2 hh | 0.6666666667 ft |
| 5 hh | 1.6666666667 ft |
| 10 hh | 3.3333333333 ft |
| 15 hh | 5 ft |
| 20 hh | 6.6666666667 ft |
| 25 hh | 8.3333333333 ft |
| 50 hh | 16.666666667 ft |
| 100 hh | 33.333333333 ft |
About These Units
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert hands to feet?
To convert hands to feet, divide the value by 3. For example, 10 hh = 3.3333333333 ft.
How many feet are in 1 hand?
1 hand equals 0.3333333333 feet.
What is the formula for hands to feet?
The formula is: ft = hh ÷ 3.