Convert famn to span (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert famn [famn] to span (cloth) [span], or Convert span (cloth) to famn.
How to Convert Famn to Span (Cloth)
1 famn = 7.79235928827647 span
Example: convert 15 famn to span:
15 famn = 15 × 7.79235928827647 span = 116.885389324147 span
Famn to Span (Cloth) Conversion Table
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Famn
A famn is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, equivalent to 3 aln or about 1.78 meters.
History/Origin
The famn was the Swedish version of the fathom, based on the span of outstretched arms.
Current Use
The famn is no longer in use.
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.