Convert span (cloth) to fingerbreadth
Please provide values below to convert span (cloth) [span] to fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth], or Convert fingerbreadth to span (cloth).
How to Convert Span (Cloth) to Fingerbreadth
1 span = 12 fingerbreadth
Example: convert 15 span to fingerbreadth:
15 span = 15 × 12 fingerbreadth = 180 fingerbreadth
Span (Cloth) to Fingerbreadth 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.
Fingerbreadth
A fingerbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of a finger, approximately 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The fingerbreadth was a common unit of measurement in many ancient cultures.
Current Use
The fingerbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.