Convert span (cloth) to long reed
Please provide values below to convert span (cloth) [span] to long reed [long reed], or Convert long reed to span (cloth).
How to Convert Span (Cloth) to Long Reed
1 span = 0.0714285714285714 long reed
Example: convert 15 span to long reed:
15 span = 15 × 0.0714285714285714 long reed = 1.07142857142857 long reed
Span (Cloth) to Long Reed 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.
Long Reed
The long reed is a unit of length mentioned in ancient texts, such as the Bible, and is thought to be about 10.5 feet.
History/Origin
The exact length of the long reed is uncertain and is subject to historical and scholarly debate.
Current Use
The long reed is an obsolete unit of measurement.