Convert hands to feet
hands to feet. Enter a value to convert, or use the hands to feet chart further down the page.
1 hand equals 0.333333 feet. Going the other way, 1 foot = 3 hands.
How to convert hands to feet
To convert hands to feet, multiply the hand value by 0.3333333333. You can also divide by 3 to get the same answer.
ft = hh × 0.3333333333
Worked example
Convert 15 hh to feet:
15 hh = 5 ft
15 hh in other forms
| Form | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Feet and inches | 5' 0" | 5 feet 0 inches |
hands to feet conversion chart
Use this hands to feet table for quick reference without typing anything.
| hands (hh) | feet (ft) | Feet & inches |
|---|---|---|
| 0.01 hh | 0.00333333 ft | 0' 0.04" |
| 0.1 hh | 0.0333333 ft | 0' 0.4" |
| 1 hh | 0.333333 ft | 0' 4" |
| 2 hh | 0.666667 ft | 0' 8" |
| 3 hh | 1 ft | 1' 0" |
| 5 hh | 1.66667 ft | 1' 8" |
| 10 hh | 3.33333 ft | 3' 4" |
| 20 hh | 6.66667 ft | 6' 8" |
| 50 hh | 16.6667 ft | 16' 8" |
| 100 hh | 33.3333 ft | 33' 4" |
| 1,000 hh | 333.333 ft | 333' 4" |
What is a hand?
A hand is exactly 4 inches and is used almost exclusively to state the height of a horse, measured to the withers.
What is a foot?
One foot equals 12 inches, or exactly 0.3048 meters. It remains the everyday unit of human height and building dimensions in the US, and is the international standard for aviation altitude.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in a hand?
1 hands equals 0.333333 feet. Going the other way, 1 feet is 3 hands.
How do you convert hands to feet?
To convert hands to feet, multiply the hand value by 0.3333333333. You can also divide by 3 to get the same answer.
What is 10 hands in feet?
10 hands equals 3.33333 feet. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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