Span (cloth) to Fathoms (US survey) Converter

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

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

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

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = Length(Span (cloth)) / 8.000015999471678

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.

Fathoms (US survey) unit in Length

A U.S. survey fathom is a unit of length used in American maritime contexts, equal to 6 U.S. survey feet or approximately 1.83 meters. This unit is used in more precise depth measurements for navigation and is particularly important in legal descriptions of underwater boundaries. The U.S. survey fathom ensures accuracy in maritime surveying and mapping.

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

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