Convert foot to hand
Please provide values below to convert foot [ft] to hand [hand], or Convert hand to foot.
1 ft = 3 hand. To convert foot to hand, multiply the value by 3; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hand = 0.333333333333 ft). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ft = 3 hand
- 1 hand = 0.333333333333 ft
- 10 ft = 30 hand
- 100 ft = 300 hand
How to Convert Foot to Hand
1 ft = 3 hand
Example: convert 15 ft to hand:
15 ft = 15 × 3 hand = 45 hand
Foot to Hand Conversion Table
| foot | hand |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 3 hand |
| 2 ft | 6 hand |
| 3 ft | 9 hand |
| 5 ft | 15 hand |
| 10 ft | 30 hand |
| 20 ft | 60 hand |
| 50 ft | 150 hand |
| 100 ft | 300 hand |
| 500 ft | 1500 hand |
| 1000 ft | 3000 hand |
Foot
A foot is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. A foot was defined as exactly 0.3048 meters in 1959. One foot contains 12 inches, and one yard is comprised of three feet.
History/Origin
The foot has been used as a unit of measurement in many different cultures, including Ancient Greece and Rome, and the length has varied from country to country and even from city to city. The name is said to be based on the average length of a man's foot.
Current Use
The foot is a primary unit of length in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada for many everyday applications. In the US, feet and inches are commonly used to measure height, shorter distances, field length (sometimes in the form of yards), etc.
Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot in hand?
1 foot (ft) = 3 hand (hand).
How do you convert foot to hand?
Multiply the foot value by 3. For example, 25 ft × 3 = 75 hand.
What is 10 foot in hand?
10 ft = 30 hand.
Which unit is larger, the foot or the hand?
The foot is the larger unit: 1 ft = 3 hand.