Convert centimeter to span (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to span (cloth) [span], or Convert span (cloth) to centimeter.
How to Convert Centimeter to Span (Cloth)
1 cm = 0.0437445319335083 span
Example: convert 15 cm to span:
15 cm = 15 × 0.0437445319335083 span = 0.656167979002625 span
Centimeter to Span (Cloth) Conversion Table
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Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.
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.