Convert span (cloth) to pole
Please provide values below to convert span (cloth) [span] to pole [pole], or Convert pole to span (cloth).
How to Convert Span (Cloth) to Pole
1 span = 0.0454545454545454 pole
Example: convert 15 span to pole:
15 span = 15 × 0.0454545454545454 pole = 0.681818181818182 pole
Span (Cloth) to Pole 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.
Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic unit of measurement.