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Convert yards to hands

Yards to hands. Enter a value to convert, or use the yards to hands chart further down the page.

1 yd = 9 hh

1 yard equals 9 hands. Going the other way, 1 hand = 0.1111111111 yards.

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How to convert yards to hands

To convert yards to hands, multiply the yard value by 9. You can also divide by 0.1111111111 to get the same answer.

hh = yd × 9

Worked example

Convert 15 yd to hands:

15 yd = 135 hh

yards to hands conversion chart

Use this yards to hands table for quick reference without typing anything.

yards to hands conversion table
yards (yd)hands (hh)
0.01 yd0.09 hh
0.1 yd0.9 hh
1 yd9 hh
2 yd18 hh
3 yd27 hh
5 yd45 hh
10 yd90 hh
20 yd180 hh
50 yd450 hh
100 yd900 hh
1,000 yd9,000 hh

What is a yard?

The yard is exactly 0.9144 meters, or 3 feet. It is used for fabric, landscaping and — most visibly — for measuring the field in American football.

What is a hand?

A hand is exactly 4 inches and is used almost exclusively to state the height of a horse, measured to the withers.

Frequently asked questions

How many hands are in a yard?

1 yards equals 9 hands. Going the other way, 1 hands is 0.1111111111 yards.

How do you convert yards to hands?

To convert yards to hands, multiply the yard value by 9. You can also divide by 0.1111111111 to get the same answer.

What is 10 yards in hands?

10 yards equals 90 hands. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.

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