Fathom to Hand Converter

Fathom (ftm) to Hand (hh) Conversion

The Fathom remains vital in maritime navigation, measuring water depth and anchor chains. One fathom equals 6 feet. For reference, recreational scuba divers typically explore depths of 10-20 fathoms (60-120 feet), while the Titanic rests at about 1,200 fathoms (7,200 feet) below sea level. The Hand is the standard unit for measuring horse height worldwide. One hand equals exactly 4 inches. For example, an average riding horse stands about 15-16 hands (60-64 inches) tall at the shoulder. This measurement is taken from the ground to the horse's withers (shoulder ridge).

Conversion Formula

To convert between Fathom (ftm) and Hand (hh), use the following formulas:

1 Fathom (ftm) = 18 Hand (hh)

1 Hand (hh) = 0.05555555555555555 Fathom (ftm)

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