Convert span (cloth) to chain
Please provide values below to convert span (cloth) [span] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to span (cloth).
1 span = 0.0113636363636 ch. To convert span (cloth) to chain, multiply the value by 0.0113636363636; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 88 span). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 span = 0.0113636363636 ch
- 1 ch = 88 span
- 10 span = 0.113636363636 ch
- 100 span = 1.13636363636 ch
How to Convert Span (Cloth) to Chain
1 span = 0.0113636363636364 ch
Example: convert 15 span to ch:
15 span = 15 × 0.0113636363636364 ch = 0.170454545454545 ch
Span (Cloth) to Chain Conversion Table
| span (cloth) | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 span | 0.0113636363636 ch |
| 2 span | 0.0227272727273 ch |
| 3 span | 0.0340909090909 ch |
| 5 span | 0.0568181818182 ch |
| 10 span | 0.113636363636 ch |
| 20 span | 0.227272727273 ch |
| 50 span | 0.568181818182 ch |
| 100 span | 1.13636363636 ch |
| 500 span | 5.68181818182 ch |
| 1000 span | 11.3636363636 ch |
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.
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 span (cloth) in chain?
1 span (cloth) (span) = 0.0113636363636 chain (ch).
How do you convert span (cloth) to chain?
Multiply the span (cloth) value by 0.0113636363636. For example, 25 span × 0.0113636363636 = 0.284090909091 ch.
What is 10 span (cloth) in chain?
10 span = 0.113636363636 ch.
Which unit is larger, the span (cloth) or the chain?
The chain is the larger unit: 1 span equals only 0.0113636363636 ch.