Convert span (cloth) to handbreadth
Please provide values below to convert span (cloth) [span] to handbreadth [handbreadth], or Convert handbreadth to span (cloth).
How to Convert Span (Cloth) to Handbreadth
1 span = 3 handbreadth
Example: convert 15 span to handbreadth:
15 span = 15 × 3 handbreadth = 45 handbreadth
Span (Cloth) to Handbreadth 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.
Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.