Convert span (cloth) to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert span (cloth) [span] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to span (cloth).
How to Convert Span (Cloth) to Kilometer
1 span = 0.0002286 km
Example: convert 15 span to km:
15 span = 15 × 0.0002286 km = 0.003429 km
Span (Cloth) to Kilometer Conversion Table
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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.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.