Span (cloth) to Chains Converter

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

Span (cloth) to Chains Converter | span to ch
  1. Enter the input Span (cloth) value in the text field.
  2. The calculator converts the given Span (cloth) into Chains in realtime ⌚ using the conversion formula, and displays under the Chains label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Chains value is re-calculated, just like that.
  3. You may copy the resulting Chains 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 Span (cloth) to Chains?

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

Length(Chains) = Length(Span (cloth)) / 87.99999996378976

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

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Examples

1

Consider that a piece of cloth is measured to be 3 spans in width.
Convert this width from spans to Chains.

Answer:

Given:

The length in span (cloth) is:

Length(Span (cloth)) = 3

Formula:

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

Length(Chains) = Length(Span (cloth)) / 87.99999996378976

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(Span (cloth)) = 3 in the above formula.

Length(Chains) = 3 / 87.99999996378976

Length(Chains) = 0.0340909091049368

Final Answer:

Therefore, 3 span is equal to 0.0340909091049368 ch.

The length is 0.0340909091049368 ch, in chains.

2

Consider that a scarf is 2 spans long.
Convert this length from spans to Chains.

Answer:

Given:

The length in span (cloth) is:

Length(Span (cloth)) = 2

Formula:

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

Length(Chains) = Length(Span (cloth)) / 87.99999996378976

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(Span (cloth)) = 2 in the above formula.

Length(Chains) = 2 / 87.99999996378976

Length(Chains) = 0.0227272727366245

Final Answer:

Therefore, 2 span is equal to 0.0227272727366245 ch.

The length is 0.0227272727366245 ch, in chains.

Span (cloth) to Chains Conversion Table

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

Span (cloth) (span)Chains (ch)
0 span0 ch
1 span0.01136363637 ch
2 span0.02272727274 ch
3 span0.0340909091 ch
4 span0.04545454547 ch
5 span0.05681818184 ch
6 span0.06818181821 ch
7 span0.07954545458 ch
8 span0.09090909095 ch
9 span0.1023 ch
10 span0.1136 ch
20 span0.2273 ch
50 span0.5682 ch
100 span1.1364 ch
1000 span11.3636 ch
10000 span113.6364 ch
100000 span1136.3636 ch

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.

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.

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