Convert span (cloth) to fathom
Please provide values below to convert span (cloth) [span] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to span (cloth).
How to Convert Span (Cloth) to Fathom
1 span = 0.125 fath
Example: convert 15 span to fath:
15 span = 15 × 0.125 fath = 1.875 fath
Span (Cloth) to Fathom 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.
Fathom
A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet, used especially for measuring the depth of water.
History/Origin
The term "fathom" comes from the Old English word "fæthm," meaning "outstretched arms," as the distance was originally the span of a man's outstretched arms.
Current Use
The fathom is still used in nautical applications, especially in the United States, to measure water depth. It is also used in commercial fishing to measure the length of lines.