Convert fingerbreadth to span (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth] to span (cloth) [span], or Convert span (cloth) to fingerbreadth.
How to Convert Fingerbreadth to Span (Cloth)
1 fingerbreadth = 0.0833333333333333 span
Example: convert 15 fingerbreadth to span:
15 fingerbreadth = 15 × 0.0833333333333333 span = 1.25 span
Fingerbreadth to Span (Cloth) Conversion Table
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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.
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.