Convert hand to span (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to span (cloth) [span], or Convert span (cloth) to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Span (Cloth)
1 hand = 0.444444444444444 span
Example: convert 15 hand to span:
15 hand = 15 × 0.444444444444444 span = 6.66666666666667 span
Hand to Span (Cloth) Conversion Table
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Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.
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.