Chains to Span (cloth) Converter

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Follow these steps to convert given length from the units of Chains to the units of Span (cloth).

Chains to Span (cloth) Converter | ch to span
  1. Enter the input Chains value in the text field.
  2. The calculator converts the given Chains into Span (cloth) in realtime ⌚ using the conversion formula, and displays under the Span (cloth) label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Span (cloth) value is re-calculated, just like that.
  3. You may copy the resulting Span (cloth) value using the Copy button.
  4. To view a detailed step by step calculation of the conversion, click on the View Calculation button.
  5. You can also reset the input by clicking on Reset button present below the input field.

What is the Formula to convert Chains to Span (cloth)?

The formula to convert given length from Chains to Span (cloth) is:

Length(Span (cloth)) = Length(Chains) / 0.011363636368312273

Substitute the given value of length in chains, i.e., Length(Chains) in the above formula and simplify the right-hand side value. The resulting value is the length in span (cloth), i.e., Length(Span (cloth)).

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Examples

1

Consider that a farmer's field is 20 chains long.
Convert this distance from chains to Span (cloth).

Answer:

Given:

The length in chains is:

Length(Chains) = 20

Formula:

The formula to convert length from chains to span (cloth) is:

Length(Span (cloth)) = Length(Chains) / 0.011363636368312273

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(Chains) = 20 in the above formula.

Length(Span (cloth)) = 20 / 0.011363636368312273

Length(Span (cloth)) = 1760

Final Answer:

Therefore, 20 ch is equal to 1760 span.

The length is 1760 span, in span (cloth).

2

Consider that a surveyor measures a plot of land that is 15 chains in length.
Convert this distance from chains to Span (cloth).

Answer:

Given:

The length in chains is:

Length(Chains) = 15

Formula:

The formula to convert length from chains to span (cloth) is:

Length(Span (cloth)) = Length(Chains) / 0.011363636368312273

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(Chains) = 15 in the above formula.

Length(Span (cloth)) = 15 / 0.011363636368312273

Length(Span (cloth)) = 1320

Final Answer:

Therefore, 15 ch is equal to 1320 span.

The length is 1320 span, in span (cloth).

Chains to Span (cloth) Conversion Table

The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Chains to Span (cloth).

Chains (ch)Span (cloth) (span)
0 ch0 span
1 ch88 span
2 ch176 span
3 ch264 span
4 ch352 span
5 ch440 span
6 ch528 span
7 ch616 span
8 ch704 span
9 ch792 span
10 ch880 span
20 ch1760 span
50 ch4400 span
100 ch8800 span
1000 ch88000 span
10000 ch879999.9996 span
100000 ch8799999.9964 span

Chains

A chain is a unit of length used primarily in land surveying and agriculture. One chain is equivalent to 66 feet or approximately 20.1168 meters.

The chain is defined as 66 feet, which is historically based on the length of a chain used in surveying practices and land measurement.

Chains are commonly used in land surveying for measuring distances, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. The unit is useful for tasks such as plotting and dividing land and has historical significance in the development of surveying techniques.

Span (cloth)

A span (cloth) is a unit of length used historically in textiles and cloth measurement. One span (cloth) is approximately equivalent to 24 inches or 0.6096 meters.

The span (cloth) is based on the width of a person's outstretched hand from thumb to little finger, providing a practical measure for fabric lengths and textile work.

Spans (cloth) were used in the textile industry for measuring and cutting fabric. While less common today, the unit remains of historical interest and reflects traditional practices in cloth measurement and tailoring.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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