Convert span (cloth) to rope
Please provide values below to convert span (cloth) [span] to rope [rope], or Convert rope to span (cloth).
How to Convert Span (Cloth) to Rope
1 span = 0.0375 rope
Example: convert 15 span to rope:
15 span = 15 × 0.0375 rope = 0.5625 rope
Span (Cloth) to Rope 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.
Rope
A rope is an archaic unit of length, typically varying from 20 to 24 feet.
History/Origin
The length of a rope as a unit of measurement was not standardized and varied by location and trade.
Current Use
The rope as a unit of length is obsolete.