What does a span (cloth) measure?

A span (cloth) is a traditional length based on the distance between the thumb and little finger of an outstretched hand, commonly used to describe narrow fabric widths.

Where is the furlong (US survey) unit commonly used?

The furlong (US survey) is a historical U.S. surveying unit used in cadastral maps, legal land descriptions, and traditional race distances.

Why should I use this converter?

This tool helps translate textile-related lengths into historical land surveying units, useful for research, legal document interpretation, and understanding traditional distance measures.

How to Convert from Span (cloth) to Furlong (US survey) [fur]

Easily convert length measurements from span (cloth), a traditional textile unit, to furlong (US survey), a historical land surveying unit used in the U.S. Follow simple steps to understand and apply this conversion in historical and practical contexts.

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Span (cloth) to Furlong (US survey) [fur] Conversion Table

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Span (cloth) to Furlong (US survey) [fur] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to transform measurements from span (cloth), a traditional unit from textile contexts, into furlong (US survey), a historic U.S. surveying length unit. It supports understanding and relating small fabric measures with larger cadastral distances.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in span (cloth) you wish to convert
Choose span (cloth) as the input unit and furlong (US survey) as the output unit
Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent length in furlongs
Use the results to interpret historical data or compare textile and surveying lengths

Key Features

Converts span (cloth) length units to US survey furlongs accurately using established rates
Supports historical and practical uses in textiles and U.S. land measurement
User-friendly interface designed for quick and clear unit transformation
Browser-based converter requiring no installations or technical knowledge

Examples

10 Span (cloth) equals 0.011363614 Furlong (US survey)
100 Span (cloth) equals 0.11363614 Furlong (US survey)

Common Use Cases

Converting fabric widths into larger historical land measurement units for research
Analyzing old U.S. cadastral survey maps and legal land descriptions
Understanding historical textile measurements in the context of surveying distances
Reporting and contextualizing traditional horse racing distances and related metrics

Tips & Best Practices

Be aware that span (cloth) is an informal and variable unit that may differ slightly between sources
Use the converter primarily for historical and research purposes rather than modern surveying
Double-check conversions when precise measurements are needed due to scale differences
Refer to accompanying historical context when interpreting converted values

Limitations

Span (cloth) varies depending on user and is not standardized
Furlong (US survey) is a historical unit rarely used today in official measurements
Conversions between very small and very large units may introduce precision loss

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a span (cloth) measure?: A span (cloth) is a traditional length based on the distance between the thumb and little finger of an outstretched hand, commonly used to describe narrow fabric widths.
Where is the furlong (US survey) unit commonly used?: The furlong (US survey) is a historical U.S. surveying unit used in cadastral maps, legal land descriptions, and traditional race distances.
Why should I use this converter?: This tool helps translate textile-related lengths into historical land surveying units, useful for research, legal document interpretation, and understanding traditional distance measures.

Key Terminology

Span (cloth): A traditional, non-standard unit of length based on the outstretched hand’s thumb-to-little-finger distance, used in textile measurements.
Furlong (US survey): A historical US surveying length unit equal to 660 US survey feet, used in land surveying and traditional race distances.
Conversion Rate: The factor used to multiply a value in span (cloth) to obtain its equivalent in furlong (US survey): 1 span (cloth) = 0.0011363614 furlong (US survey).

Quick Knowledge Check

What is a span (cloth) based on?

Distance between two fingers on a closed hand

Distance between thumb and little finger on an outstretched hand

Length of a fabric bolt

The US survey furlong equals how many survey feet?

500 survey feet

660 survey feet

1000 survey feet

A common use of furlong (US survey) is in:

Modern highway measurements

Historical cadastral surveys

Textile fabric width description

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