Feet (US survey) to Span (cloth) Converter

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

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

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

Length(Span (cloth)) = Length(Feet (US survey)) / 0.74999849998395

Feet (US survey) unit in Length

A U.S. survey foot is a unit of length used in American land surveying, equal to approximately 0.30480061 meters. This unit is slightly longer than the international foot and is used in precise land measurements for legal purposes. The U.S. survey foot is essential for maintaining consistency in property boundaries and land records across the United States.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about "Feet (US survey) ➜ Span (cloth)" Conversion

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