Convert aln to span (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert aln [aln] to span (cloth) [span], or Convert span (cloth) to aln.
How to Convert Aln to Span (Cloth)
1 aln = 2.59745309623797 span
Example: convert 15 aln to span:
15 aln = 15 × 2.59745309623797 span = 38.9617964435696 span
Aln to Span (Cloth) Conversion Table
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Aln
An aln is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, roughly equivalent to 2 Swedish feet or about 59 centimeters.
History/Origin
The aln was the Swedish version of the ell, a common unit of length for measuring cloth throughout Europe.
Current Use
The aln 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.