Convert long reed to span (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert long reed [long reed] to span (cloth) [span], or Convert span (cloth) to long reed.
How to Convert Long Reed to Span (Cloth)
1 long reed = 14 span
Example: convert 15 long reed to span:
15 long reed = 15 × 14 span = 210 span
Long Reed to Span (Cloth) Conversion Table
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Long Reed
The long reed is a unit of length mentioned in ancient texts, such as the Bible, and is thought to be about 10.5 feet.
History/Origin
The exact length of the long reed is uncertain and is subject to historical and scholarly debate.
Current Use
The long reed 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.