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Convert Chains (US survey) to Span (cloth)

Chains (US survey)




Span (cloth)


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

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

  1. Enter the input Chains (US survey) value in the text field.
  2. The given Chains (US survey) 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 (US survey) to Span (cloth), use the following formula.

Span (cloth) = Chains (US survey) / 0.011363613645472273

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

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

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

Chains (US survey) (ch)Span (cloth) (span)
0 ch0 span
1 ch88.0002 span
2 ch176.0004 span
3 ch264.0005 span
4 ch352.0007 span
5 ch440.0009 span
6 ch528.0011 span
7 ch616.0012 span
8 ch704.0014 span
9 ch792.0016 span
10 ch880.0018 span
20 ch1760.0035 span
50 ch4400.0088 span
100 ch8800.0176 span
1000 ch88000.1759 span
10000 ch880001.7593 span
100000 ch8800017.593 span

Chains (US survey)

A chain (US survey) is a unit of length used primarily in land surveying in the United States. One US survey chain is equivalent to exactly 66 feet or approximately 20.1168 meters.

The US survey chain is defined as 66 feet, based on historical surveying practices and used for measuring and plotting land.

Chains (US survey) are used in land surveying for tasks such as property measurement, land division, and mapping in the United States. This unit ensures consistency and accuracy in surveying and land measurement activities.

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.