Convert span (cloth) to mile (Roman)
Please provide values below to convert span (cloth) [span] to mile (Roman) [mi (Roman)], or Convert mile (Roman) to span (cloth).
How to Convert Span (Cloth) to Mile (Roman)
1 span = 0.000154479917610711 mi (Roman)
Example: convert 15 span to mi (Roman):
15 span = 15 × 0.000154479917610711 mi (Roman) = 0.00231719876416066 mi (Roman)
Span (Cloth) to Mile (Roman) 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.
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.