Convert span (cloth) to aln
Please provide values below to convert span (cloth) [span] to aln [aln], or Convert aln to span (cloth).
How to Convert Span (Cloth) to Aln
1 span = 0.384992514955652 aln
Example: convert 15 span to aln:
15 span = 15 × 0.384992514955652 aln = 5.77488772433477 aln
Span (Cloth) to Aln Conversion Table
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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.
Aln
An aln is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, roughly equivalent to 2 Swedish feet or about 59 centimeters.
History/Origin
The aln was the Swedish version of the ell, a common unit of length for measuring cloth throughout Europe.
Current Use
The aln is no longer in use.