Convert hand to fathom
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Fathom
1 hand = 0.0555555555555556 fath
Example: convert 15 hand to fath:
15 hand = 15 × 0.0555555555555556 fath = 0.833333333333333 fath
Hand to Fathom Conversion Table
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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
A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet, used especially for measuring the depth of water.
History/Origin
The term "fathom" comes from the Old English word "fæthm," meaning "outstretched arms," as the distance was originally the span of a man's outstretched arms.
Current Use
The fathom is still used in nautical applications, especially in the United States, to measure water depth. It is also used in commercial fishing to measure the length of lines.