Convert finger (cloth) to span (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert finger (cloth) [finger] to span (cloth) [span], or Convert span (cloth) to finger (cloth).
How to Convert Finger (Cloth) to Span (Cloth)
1 finger = 0.5 span
Example: convert 15 finger to span:
15 finger = 15 × 0.5 span = 7.5 span
Finger (Cloth) to Span (Cloth) Conversion Table
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Finger (Cloth)
A finger or finger's breadth is an obsolete unit of length, approximately the width of a human finger, about 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The finger has been used as a unit of measurement since ancient times.
Current Use
The finger is no longer a standard unit of measurement.
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.