Convert span (cloth) to hand
Please provide values below to convert span (cloth) [span] to hand [hand], or Convert hand to span (cloth).
How to Convert Span (Cloth) to Hand
1 span = 2.25 hand
Example: convert 15 span to hand:
15 span = 15 × 2.25 hand = 33.75 hand
Span (Cloth) to Hand 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.
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.