span (cloth) to fathom
Please provide values below to convert span (cloth) to fathom [fath], or change ↔.
span (cloth)
Definition: A span is a unit of length equal to 9 inches or 22.86 centimeters.
Historyandorigin: It has historical origins in textile measurements.
CurrentUse: It is rarely used in modern times but can be found in historical contexts.
funfact: The span was based on the width of a hand with fingers spread.
fathom [fath]
Definition: A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet or 1.8288 meters.
Historyandorigin: It has historical origins in maritime measurements.
CurrentUse: It is used in navigation to measure depths of water.
funfact: The fathom was used for measuring depths at sea.
span (cloth) to fathom [fath] Conversion Table
| 1 span (cloth) | 0.125 fathom [fath] |
| 2 span (cloth) | 0.25 fathom [fath] |
| 3 span (cloth) | 0.375 fathom [fath] |
| 5 span (cloth) | 0.625 fathom [fath] |
| 10 span (cloth) | 1.25 fathom [fath] |
| 50 span (cloth) | 6.25 fathom [fath] |
| 100 span (cloth) | 12.5 fathom [fath] |
| 1000 span (cloth) | 125 fathom [fath] |
| 10000 span (cloth) | 1250 fathom [fath] |
| 100000 span (cloth) | 12500 fathom [fath] |
| 1000000 span (cloth) | 125000 fathom [fath] |
How to Convert span (cloth) to fathom
1 span (cloth) = 0.125 fathom [fath]
1 fathom [fath] = 8 span (cloth)
we use cross multiplication method
span (cloth) → fathom [fath]
1 → 0.125
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*0.125=1*x
by simplifying
x=0.1875