Convert hand to rope
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to rope [rope], or Convert rope to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Rope
1 hand = 0.0166666666666667 rope
Example: convert 15 hand to rope:
15 hand = 15 × 0.0166666666666667 rope = 0.25 rope
Hand to Rope 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.
Rope
A rope is an archaic unit of length, typically varying from 20 to 24 feet.
History/Origin
The length of a rope as a unit of measurement was not standardized and varied by location and trade.
Current Use
The rope as a unit of length is obsolete.