Convert span (cloth) to centimeter
Please provide values below to convert span (cloth) [span] to centimeter [cm], or Convert centimeter to span (cloth).
How to Convert Span (Cloth) to Centimeter
1 span = 22.86 cm
Example: convert 15 span to cm:
15 span = 15 × 22.86 cm = 342.9 cm
Span (Cloth) to Centimeter 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.
Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.