Length Converter

Convert US Survey Foot to Hand

Instantly convert US Survey Foot to Hand with our advanced Length calculator. Whether you need precise calculations for US Survey Foot or Hand, this tool provides accurate results with related formulas and conversion tables.

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What is a US Survey Foot?

The US Survey Foot is a variation of the foot defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters, used in US geodesy contexts.

What is a Hand?

The Hand is a non-SI unit of measurement of length substantially equal to 4 inches. It is used today primarily for measuring the height of horses.

How to Convert US Survey Foot to Hand

To convert US Survey Foot to Hand, multiply the US Survey Foot value by 3.00001.

h = ft (US) × 3.00001

Manual Calculation Steps

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Step 1: Identify the Formula

The standard formula to convert from US Survey Foot to Hand is:

h = ft (US) × 3.00001
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Step 2: Plug in the Value

Substitute the value you want to convert (for example, 5 ft (US)) into the formula.

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Step 3: Calculate the Result

Perform the calculation to get the result in Hand.

US Survey Foot to Hand Conversion Table

US Survey Foot (ft (US))Hand (h)
13.00001 h
515 h
1030.0001 h
2575.0002 h
50150 h
100300.001 h
5001500 h
10003000.01 h

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Hand are in a US Survey Foot?

There are 3.00001 Hand in 1 US Survey Foot.

What is the difference between US Survey Foot and Hand?

US Survey Foot and Hand are both units used to measure length. The US Survey Foot is larger than the Hand.

How do I convert US Survey Foot to Hand?

To convert US Survey Foot to Hand, multiply the US Survey Foot value by 3.00001. For example, to find out how many Hand there are in a specific number of US Survey Foot, simply apply this formula.

What are the common uses of US Survey Foot and Hand?

US Survey Foot and Hand are commonly used in length measurements. US Survey Foot is often used for smaller scale measurements relative to Hand.