Convert span (cloth) to yard
Please provide values below to convert span (cloth) [span] to yard [yd], or Convert yard to span (cloth).
How to Convert Span (Cloth) to Yard
1 span = 0.25 yd
Example: convert 15 span to yd:
15 span = 15 × 0.25 yd = 3.75 yd
Span (Cloth) to Yard 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.
Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.