Convert point to span (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert point [point] to span (cloth) [span], or Convert span (cloth) to point.
How to Convert Point to Span (Cloth)
1 point = 0.00154320997375328 span
Example: convert 15 point to span:
15 point = 15 × 0.00154320997375328 span = 0.0231481496062992 span
Point to Span (Cloth) Conversion Table
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Point
A point is a unit of typographical measurement. In the context of printing, it is approximately 1/72 of an inch.
History/Origin
The point system of typography was developed in the 18th century. It provides a standardized way to measure font sizes and leading.
Current Use
The point is the standard unit for measuring font sizes in both print and digital media.
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.