How to use this Span (cloth) to Feet (US survey) Converter π€
Follow these steps to convert given length from the units of Span (cloth) to the units of Feet (US survey).
Enter the input Span (cloth) value in the text field.
The calculator converts the given Span (cloth) into Feet (US survey) in realtime β using the conversion formula, and displays under the Feet (US survey) label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Feet (US survey) value is re-calculated, just like that.
You may copy the resulting Feet (US survey) 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 Span (cloth) to Feet (US survey)?
The formula to convert given length from Span (cloth) to Feet (US survey) is:
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 feet (us survey), i.e., Length(Feet (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 Feet (US survey).
Answer:
Given:
The length in span (cloth) is:
Length(Span (cloth)) = 3
Formula:
The formula to convert length from span (cloth) to feet (us survey) is:
Substitute given weight Length(Span (cloth)) = 2 in the above formula.
Length(Feet (US survey)) = 2 / 1.3333360000338668
Length(Feet (US survey)) = 1.5
Final Answer:
Therefore, 2 span is equal to 1.5 ft.
The length is 1.5 ft, in feet (us survey).
Span (cloth) to Feet (US survey) Conversion Table
The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Span (cloth) to Feet (US survey).
Span (cloth) (span)
Feet (US survey) (ft)
0 span
0 ft
1 span
0.75ft
2 span
1.5ft
3 span
2.25ft
4 span
3 ft
5 span
3.75ft
6 span
4.5ft
7 span
5.25ft
8 span
6 ft
9 span
6.75ft
10 span
7.5ft
20 span
15 ft
50 span
37.4999ft
100 span
74.9998ft
1000 span
749.9985ft
10000 span
7499.985ft
100000 span
74999.85ft
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the formula for converting Span (cloth) to Feet (US survey) in Length?
The formula to convert Span (cloth) to Feet (US survey) in Length is:
Span (cloth) / 1.3333360000338668
2. Is this tool free or paid?
This Length conversion tool, which converts Span (cloth) to Feet (US survey), is completely free to use.
3. How do I convert Length from Span (cloth) to Feet (US survey)?
To convert Length from Span (cloth) to Feet (US survey), you can use the following formula:
Span (cloth) / 1.3333360000338668
For example, if you have a value in Span (cloth), you substitute that value in place of Span (cloth) in the above formula, and solve the mathematical expression to get the equivalent value in Feet (US survey).