How to use this Feet (US survey) to Span (cloth) Converter π€
Follow these steps to convert given length from the units of Feet (US survey) to the units of Span (cloth).
Enter the input Feet (US survey) value in the text field.
The calculator converts the given Feet (US survey) into Span (cloth) in realtime β 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.
You may copy the resulting Span (cloth) value using the Copy button.
To view a detailed step by step calculation of the conversion, click on the View Calculation button.
You can also reset the input by clicking on Reset button present below the input field.
What is the Formula to convert Feet (US survey) to Span (cloth)?
The formula to convert given length from Feet (US survey) to Span (cloth) is:
Substitute the given value of length in feet (us survey), i.e., Length(Feet (US survey)) 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 land parcel is measured as 500 feet (US survey) in length. Convert this length from feet (US survey) to Span (cloth).
Answer:
Given:
The length in feet (us survey) is:
Length(Feet (US survey)) = 500
Formula:
The formula to convert length from feet (us survey) to span (cloth) is:
Substitute given weight Length(Feet (US survey)) = 250 in the above formula.
Length(Span (cloth)) = 250 / 0.74999849998395
Length(Span (cloth)) = 333.334
Final Answer:
Therefore, 250 ft is equal to 333.334 span.
The length is 333.334 span, in span (cloth).
Feet (US survey) to Span (cloth) Conversion Table
The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Feet (US survey) to Span (cloth).
Feet (US survey) (ft)
Span (cloth) (span)
0 ft
0 span
1 ft
1.3333span
2 ft
2.6667span
3 ft
4 span
4 ft
5.3333span
5 ft
6.6667span
6 ft
8 span
7 ft
9.3334span
8 ft
10.6667span
9 ft
12 span
10 ft
13.3334span
20 ft
26.6667span
50 ft
66.6668span
100 ft
133.3336span
1000 ft
1333.336span
10000 ft
13333.36span
100000 ft
133333.6span
Feet (US survey)
A foot (US survey) is a unit of length used in land surveying and mapping in the United States. One foot (US survey) is defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters, which is approximately 0.3048006096 meters or about 0.3048 meters.
The US survey foot is slightly different from the international foot, which is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters. The difference is due to historical measurement standards and is used in specific contexts such as land surveying and engineering in the United States.
US survey feet are used primarily in the United States for property measurement, land surveying, and mapping, ensuring consistency in measurements within these fields.
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)
1. What is the formula for converting Feet (US survey) to Span (cloth) in Length?
The formula to convert Feet (US survey) to Span (cloth) in Length is:
Feet (US survey) / 0.74999849998395
2. Is this tool free or paid?
This Length conversion tool, which converts Feet (US survey) to Span (cloth), is completely free to use.
3. How do I convert Length from Feet (US survey) to Span (cloth)?
To convert Length from Feet (US survey) to Span (cloth), you can use the following formula:
Feet (US survey) / 0.74999849998395
For example, if you have a value in Feet (US survey), you substitute that value in place of Feet (US survey) in the above formula, and solve the mathematical expression to get the equivalent value in Span (cloth).