Convert rope to span (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert rope [rope] to span (cloth) [span], or Convert span (cloth) to rope.
How to Convert Rope to Span (Cloth)
1 rope = 26.6666666666667 span
Example: convert 15 rope to span:
15 rope = 15 × 26.6666666666667 span = 400 span
Rope to Span (Cloth) Conversion Table
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Rope
A rope is an archaic unit of length, typically varying from 20 to 24 feet.
History/Origin
The length of a rope as a unit of measurement was not standardized and varied by location and trade.
Current Use
The rope as a unit of length is obsolete.
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.