Convert span (cloth) to chain
Please provide values below to convert span (cloth) [span] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to span (cloth).
How to Convert Span (Cloth) to Chain
1 span = 0.0113636363636364 ch
Example: convert 15 span to ch:
15 span = 15 × 0.0113636363636364 ch = 0.170454545454545 ch
Span (Cloth) to Chain Conversion Table
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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.
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.