Convert mile (Roman) to span (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert mile (Roman) [mi (Roman)] to span (cloth) [span], or Convert span (cloth) to mile (Roman).
How to Convert Mile (Roman) to Span (Cloth)
1 mi (Roman) = 6473.33333333333 span
Example: convert 15 mi (Roman) to span:
15 mi (Roman) = 15 × 6473.33333333333 span = 97100 span
Mile (Roman) to Span (Cloth) Conversion Table
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Mile (Roman)
The Roman mile (mille passus) consisted of 1,000 paces, which was about 1,480 meters.
History/Origin
The Roman mile was established by the Roman military and was used throughout the Roman Empire. A pace was considered to be two steps.
Current Use
The Roman mile is an obsolete unit of measurement.
Span (Cloth)
A span is an obsolete unit of length, typically about 9 inches, based on the distance between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the little finger when the hand is fully extended.
History/Origin
The span has been used as a unit of measurement for thousands of years in many different cultures.
Current Use
The span is no longer a standard unit of measurement.