Span (cloth) to Fathoms (US survey) Converter

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

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

The formula to convert given length from Span (cloth) to Fathoms (US survey) is:

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = Length(Span (cloth)) / 8.000015999471678

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 fathoms (us survey), i.e., Length(Fathoms (US survey)).

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 Fathoms (US survey).

Answer:

Given:

The length in span (cloth) is:

Length(Span (cloth)) = 3

Formula:

The formula to convert length from span (cloth) to fathoms (us survey) is:

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = Length(Span (cloth)) / 8.000015999471678

Substitution:

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

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = 3 / 8.000015999471678

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = 0.375

Final Answer:

Therefore, 3 span is equal to 0.375 fath.

The length is 0.375 fath, in fathoms (us survey).

2

Consider that a scarf is 2 spans long.
Convert this length from spans to Fathoms (US survey).

Answer:

Given:

The length in span (cloth) is:

Length(Span (cloth)) = 2

Formula:

The formula to convert length from span (cloth) to fathoms (us survey) is:

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = Length(Span (cloth)) / 8.000015999471678

Substitution:

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

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = 2 / 8.000015999471678

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = 0.25

Final Answer:

Therefore, 2 span is equal to 0.25 fath.

The length is 0.25 fath, in fathoms (us survey).

Span (cloth) to Fathoms (US survey) Conversion Table

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

Span (cloth) (span)Fathoms (US survey) (fath)
0 span0 fath
1 span0.125 fath
2 span0.25 fath
3 span0.375 fath
4 span0.5 fath
5 span0.625 fath
6 span0.75 fath
7 span0.875 fath
8 span1 fath
9 span1.125 fath
10 span1.25 fath
20 span2.5 fath
50 span6.25 fath
100 span12.5 fath
1000 span124.9998 fath
10000 span1249.9975 fath
100000 span12499.975 fath

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.

Fathoms (US survey)

A fathom (US survey) is a unit of length used primarily in maritime contexts in the United States to measure water depth. One US survey fathom is equivalent to exactly 6 feet or approximately 1.8288 meters.

The US survey fathom is defined as 6 feet, consistent with historical maritime measurement practices and used for depth soundings and underwater measurements.

Fathoms (US survey) are utilized in navigation, fishing, and marine activities in the United States to describe water depth. The unit provides a practical measurement for underwater distances and ensures consistency in maritime practices.

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