Convert span (cloth) to link (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert span (cloth) [span] to link (US survey) [li (US)], or Convert link (US survey) to span (cloth).
How to Convert Span (Cloth) to Link (Us Survey)
1 span = 1.13636136384427 li (US)
Example: convert 15 span to li (US):
15 span = 15 × 1.13636136384427 li (US) = 17.045420457664 li (US)
Span (Cloth) to Link (Us Survey) 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.
Link (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey link is a unit of length equal to 1/100 of a U.S. survey chain.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey link is based on the U.S. survey foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey link was used for land surveying in the United States.