Convert handbreadth to span (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to span (cloth) [span], or Convert span (cloth) to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Span (Cloth)
1 handbreadth = 0.333333333333333 span
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to span:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 0.333333333333333 span = 5 span
Handbreadth to Span (Cloth) Conversion Table
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Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.