Convert chain to span (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to span (cloth) [span], or Convert span (cloth) to chain.
How to Convert Chain to Span (Cloth)
1 ch = 88 span
Example: convert 15 ch to span:
15 ch = 15 × 88 span = 1320 span
Chain to Span (Cloth) Conversion Table
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Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
Span (Cloth)
A span is an obsolete unit of length, typically about 9 inches, based on the distance between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the little finger when the hand is fully extended.
History/Origin
The span has been used as a unit of measurement for thousands of years in many different cultures.
Current Use
The span is no longer a standard unit of measurement.