Convert yard to span (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert yard [yd] to span (cloth) [span], or Convert span (cloth) to yard.
How to Convert Yard to Span (Cloth)
1 yd = 4 span
Example: convert 15 yd to span:
15 yd = 15 × 4 span = 60 span
Yard to Span (Cloth) Conversion Table
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Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.
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.