Chains (US survey) to Span (cloth) Converter

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Calculation: Chains (US survey) ➜ Span (cloth)

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What is the formula to convert from Chains (US survey) to Span (cloth)?

The formula to convert length value from the unit of Chains (US survey) to the unit of Span (cloth) is:

Length(Span (cloth)) = Length(Chains (US survey)) / 0.011363613645472273

Chains (US survey) unit in Length

A U.S. survey chain is a unit of length used in American land surveying, equal to 66 U.S. survey feet or approximately 20.12 meters. This unit is nearly identical to the standard chain but is used in more precise land measurements for legal purposes. The U.S. survey chain is an essential unit in the field of land surveying, helping to accurately define property boundaries.

Span (cloth) unit in Length

A span (cloth) is a traditional unit of length used in the textile industry, typically equal to 9 inches or approximately 22.86 centimeters. This unit was used to measure lengths of fabric, based on the distance between the thumb and little finger when the hand is fully extended. Although now largely obsolete, the span is still referenced in certain historical textile contexts.

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