What is a foot (US survey)?

It is a unit of length historically used in US land surveying, defined exactly as 1200/3937 meters.

What does span (cloth) measure?

Span (cloth) is a traditional unit based on the distance between thumb and little finger tips of an outstretched hand, used in textiles.

Why convert from foot (US survey) to span (cloth)?

To translate precise land measurements into fabric-related lengths for tailoring and small pattern assessments.

How to Convert Foot (US survey) [ft] to Span (cloth) - Unit Converter

Convert length measurements from foot (US survey) to span (cloth) using this online tool. Ideal for surveying and textile applications with accurate conversion guidance.

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Foot (US survey) [ft] to Span (cloth) Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows users to translate measurements from the US survey foot, a unit used historically in land surveying, to the span (cloth), a traditional measurement used in textiles to describe small fabric widths. It is a helpful tool for interpreting legacy survey data and expressing lengths in textile contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the numerical value in foot (US survey) to be converted.
Select the units: starting from foot (US survey) and target span (cloth).
Click convert to obtain the equivalent span (cloth) measurement.
Review the results and use them for tailoring or surveying needs.

Key Features

Converts length values from foot (US survey) to span (cloth) accurately.
Supports legacy and textile measurement contexts.
Offers quick, browser-based conversion without installation.
Includes useful examples illustrating common conversions.

Examples

2 ft converts to approximately 2.666672 span (cloth).
5 ft converts to approximately 6.66668 span (cloth).

Common Use Cases

Converting land survey measurements to traditional fabric lengths for tailoring.
Interpreting historical cadastral survey data involving feet into textile units.
Measuring narrow fabric widths or trims in textile trade and handcrafts.

Tips & Best Practices

Remember the span (cloth) is approximate and may vary by individual hand size.
Verify unit context to avoid confusion between US survey foot and international foot.
Use this tool for informal or approximate conversions, especially in fabric-related work.

Limitations

Span (cloth) measurements vary based on hand size and lack precise standardization.
Foot (US survey) differs from the international foot and should be used cautiously.
Exact precision may be compromised when converting between these units in technical contexts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a foot (US survey)?: It is a unit of length historically used in US land surveying, defined exactly as 1200/3937 meters.
What does span (cloth) measure?: Span (cloth) is a traditional unit based on the distance between thumb and little finger tips of an outstretched hand, used in textiles.
Why convert from foot (US survey) to span (cloth)?: To translate precise land measurements into fabric-related lengths for tailoring and small pattern assessments.

Key Terminology

Foot (US survey): A unit of length used historically in US surveying, defined as 1200/3937 meters.
Span (cloth): A traditional length unit based on the hand span, often about 9 inches, used in textile measurements.
Conversion rate: The factor used to translate values from foot (US survey) to span (cloth), here 1 foot equals 1.333336 spans.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the foot (US survey) primarily used for?

Retail fabric sales

U.S. land surveying and mapping

International trade measurements

The span (cloth) unit is based on?

The length of a meter stick

Distance between thumb and little finger of a hand

Width of standard fabric bolts

Which is true about the span (cloth) unit?

It is highly standardized and precise

It approximates about 9 inches

It matches the US survey foot exactly

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