Hands to Fathoms (US survey) Converter

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Calculation: Hands ➜ Fathoms (US survey)

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What is the formula to convert from Hands to Fathoms (US survey)?

The formula to convert length value from the unit of Hands to the unit of Fathoms (US survey) is:

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = Length(Hands) / 18.00003599853695

Hands unit in Length

A hand is a unit of length traditionally used to measure the height of horses, equal to 4 inches or approximately 10.16 centimeters. Hands are still the standard unit for horse height measurements in many countries, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. This unit provides a simple and consistent way to describe the stature of horses.

Fathoms (US survey) unit in Length

A U.S. survey fathom is a unit of length used in American maritime contexts, equal to 6 U.S. survey feet or approximately 1.83 meters. This unit is used in more precise depth measurements for navigation and is particularly important in legal descriptions of underwater boundaries. The U.S. survey fathom ensures accuracy in maritime surveying and mapping.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about "Hands ➜ Fathoms (US survey)" Conversion

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