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Convert Chains to Span (cloth)

Chains




Span (cloth)


How to use this Chains to Span (cloth) Converter 🤔

Follow these steps to convert given Chains value from Chains units to Span (cloth) units.

  1. Enter the input Chains value in the text field.
  2. The given Chains is converted to Span (cloth) in realtime ⌚ using the formula, and displayed under the Span (cloth) label.
  3. You may copy the resulting Span (cloth) value using the Copy button.

Formula

To convert given length from Chains to Span (cloth), use the following formula.

Span (cloth) = Chains / 0.011363636368312273

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

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.