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Convert Hands to Fathoms (US survey)

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Fathoms (US survey)


How to use this Hands to Fathoms (US survey) Converter 🤔

Follow these steps to convert given Hands value from Hands units to Fathoms (US survey) units.

  1. Enter the input Hands value in the text field.
  2. The given Hands is converted to Fathoms (US survey) in realtime ⌚ using the formula, and displayed under the Fathoms (US survey) label.
  3. You may copy the resulting Fathoms (US survey) value using the Copy button.

Formula

To convert given length from Hands to Fathoms (US survey), use the following formula.

Fathoms (US survey) = Hands / 18.00003599853695

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Hands to Fathoms (US survey) Conversion Table

The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Hands to Fathoms (US survey).

Hands (hand)Fathoms (US survey) (fath)
0 hand0 fath
1 hand0.05555544445 fath
2 hand0.1111 fath
3 hand0.1667 fath
4 hand0.2222 fath
5 hand0.2778 fath
6 hand0.3333 fath
7 hand0.3889 fath
8 hand0.4444 fath
9 hand0.5 fath
10 hand0.5556 fath
20 hand1.1111 fath
50 hand2.7778 fath
100 hand5.5555 fath
1000 hand55.5554 fath
10000 hand555.5544 fath
100000 hand5555.5444 fath

Hands

A hand is a unit of length used primarily to measure the height of horses. One hand is equivalent to 4 inches or approximately 0.1016 meters.

The hand is defined as 4 inches, providing a standardized measurement for assessing horse height, ensuring consistency across various contexts and practices.

Hands are used in the equestrian industry to measure the height of horses, from the ground to the highest point of the withers. The unit offers a convenient and traditional method for expressing horse height and remains in use in equestrian competitions and breed standards.

Fathoms (US survey)

A fathom (US survey) is a unit of length used primarily in maritime contexts in the United States to measure water depth. One US survey fathom is equivalent to exactly 6 feet or approximately 1.8288 meters.

The US survey fathom is defined as 6 feet, consistent with historical maritime measurement practices and used for depth soundings and underwater measurements.

Fathoms (US survey) are utilized in navigation, fishing, and marine activities in the United States to describe water depth. The unit provides a practical measurement for underwater distances and ensures consistency in maritime practices.