Convert span (cloth) to furlong
Please provide values below to convert span (cloth) [span] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to span (cloth).
How to Convert Span (Cloth) to Furlong
1 span = 0.00113636363636364 fur
Example: convert 15 span to fur:
15 span = 15 × 0.00113636363636364 fur = 0.0170454545454545 fur
Span (Cloth) to Furlong 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.
Furlong
A furlong is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to one-eighth of a mile, 220 yards, or 660 feet.
History/Origin
The name "furlong" derives from the Old English words "furh" (furrow) and "lang" (long), originally referring to the length of a furrow in one acre of a ploughed open field.
Current Use
Today, the furlong is primarily used in horse racing to state the length of races.