Span (cloth) to Chains Converter

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Calculation: Span (cloth) ➜ Chains

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What is the formula to convert from Span (cloth) to Chains?

The formula to convert length value from the unit of Span (cloth) to the unit of Chains is:

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

Span (cloth) unit in Length

A span (cloth) is a traditional unit of length used in the textile industry, typically equal to 9 inches or approximately 22.86 centimeters. This unit was used to measure lengths of fabric, based on the distance between the thumb and little finger when the hand is fully extended. Although now largely obsolete, the span is still referenced in certain historical textile contexts.

Chains unit in Length

A chain is a unit of length traditionally used in land surveying, equal to 66 feet or approximately 20.12 meters. The chain was originally based on the length of a surveyor's chain and is still used in some contexts for measuring land parcels, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. This unit is also commonly referenced in historical land records.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about "Span (cloth) ➜ Chains" Conversion

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