Convert caliber to span (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert caliber [cl] to span (cloth) [span], or Convert span (cloth) to caliber.
How to Convert Caliber to Span (Cloth)
1 cl = 0.00111111111111111 span
Example: convert 15 cl to span:
15 cl = 15 × 0.00111111111111111 span = 0.0166666666666667 span
Caliber to Span (Cloth) Conversion Table
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Caliber
Caliber is a unit of length used to describe the internal diameter of a firearm barrel, typically expressed in hundredths or thousandths of an inch.
History/Origin
The term "caliber" has been used for centuries to describe the size of cannons and firearms.
Current Use
Caliber is the standard unit for designating the bore of firearms in many countries, including the United States.
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.