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Convert Fathoms (US survey) to Span (cloth)

Fathoms (US survey)




Span (cloth)


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

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

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

Span (cloth) = Fathoms (US survey) / 0.124999750008755

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

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

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

Fathoms (US survey) (fath)Span (cloth) (span)
0 fath0 span
1 fath8 span
2 fath16 span
3 fath24 span
4 fath32.0001 span
5 fath40.0001 span
6 fath48.0001 span
7 fath56.0001 span
8 fath64.0001 span
9 fath72.0001 span
10 fath80.0002 span
20 fath160.0003 span
50 fath400.0008 span
100 fath800.0016 span
1000 fath8000.016 span
10000 fath80000.16 span
100000 fath800001.5999 span

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.

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.