Convert hand to yard
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to yard [yd], or Convert yard to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Yard
1 hand = 0.111111111111111 yd
Example: convert 15 hand to yd:
15 hand = 15 × 0.111111111111111 yd = 1.66666666666667 yd
Hand to Yard 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.
Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.