Convert span (cloth) to long reed

Please provide values below to convert span (cloth) [span] to long reed [long reed], or Convert long reed to span (cloth).




How to Convert Span (Cloth) to Long Reed

1 span = 0.0714285714285714 long reed

Example: convert 15 span to long reed:
15 span = 15 Γ— 0.0714285714285714 long reed = 1.07142857142857 long reed


Span (Cloth) to Long Reed 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.


Long Reed

The long reed is a unit of length mentioned in ancient texts, such as the Bible, and is thought to be about 10.5 feet.

History/Origin

The exact length of the long reed is uncertain and is subject to historical and scholarly debate.

Current Use

The long reed is an obsolete unit of measurement.



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