Convert span (cloth) to millimeter
Please provide values below to convert span (cloth) [span] to millimeter [mm], or Convert millimeter to span (cloth).
How to Convert Span (Cloth) to Millimeter
1 span = 228.6 mm
Example: convert 15 span to mm:
15 span = 15 × 228.6 mm = 3429 mm
Span (Cloth) to Millimeter 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.
Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.