Convert hand to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to hand.
1 hand = 0.0555554444447 fath (US). To convert hand to fathom (US survey), multiply the value by 0.0555554444447; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fath (US) = 18.000036 hand). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 hand = 0.0555554444447 fath (US)
- 1 fath (US) = 18.000036 hand
- 10 hand = 0.555554444447 fath (US)
- 100 hand = 5.55554444447 fath (US)
How to Convert Hand to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 hand = 0.0555554444446667 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 hand to fath (US):
15 hand = 15 × 0.0555554444446667 fath (US) = 0.83333166667 fath (US)
Hand to Fathom (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| hand | fathom (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 hand | 0.0555554444447 fath (US) |
| 2 hand | 0.111110888889 fath (US) |
| 3 hand | 0.166666333334 fath (US) |
| 5 hand | 0.277777222223 fath (US) |
| 10 hand | 0.555554444447 fath (US) |
| 20 hand | 1.11110888889 fath (US) |
| 50 hand | 2.77777222223 fath (US) |
| 100 hand | 5.55554444447 fath (US) |
| 500 hand | 27.7777222223 fath (US) |
| 1000 hand | 55.5554444447 fath (US) |
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.
Fathom (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey fathom is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey fathom was used in surveying in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 hand in fathom (US survey)?
1 hand (hand) = 0.0555554444447 fathom (US survey) (fath (US)).
How do you convert hand to fathom (US survey)?
Multiply the hand value by 0.0555554444447. For example, 25 hand × 0.0555554444447 = 1.38888611112 fath (US).
What is 10 hand in fathom (US survey)?
10 hand = 0.555554444447 fath (US).
Which unit is larger, the hand or the fathom (US survey)?
The fathom (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 hand equals only 0.0555554444447 fath (US).