What is a span (cloth)?

A span (cloth) is a traditional unit of length based on the distance between the tip of the thumb and little finger of an outstretched hand, commonly about 22.9 cm, used for measuring small fabric widths.

What is a Roman actus?

The Roman actus is an ancient Roman measure of length equal to 120 Roman feet, about 35.5 metres, used historically in land measurement and surveying.

Why convert from span (cloth) to Roman actus?

This conversion helps translate textile measurements into Roman surveying units, aiding historical, archaeological, and comparative studies involving measurement systems.

How to Convert from Span (cloth) to Roman actus?

Easily convert length measurements from span (cloth), a traditional textile unit, to Roman actus, an ancient Roman land measurement unit. This tool helps translate historical or informal fabric widths into Roman surveying units.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms length values from span (cloth), a non-SI unit used in textiles, to Roman actus, an ancient Roman measurement for land and distances. It supports historical analysis and comparison of measurement systems between textiles and Roman surveying.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value measured in span (cloth).
Select span (cloth) as the input unit.
Choose Roman actus as the output unit.
Click convert to see the value in Roman actus.
Use the result for historical, archaeological, or textile-related contexts.

Key Features

Converts span (cloth) units, based on hand measurements, into Roman actus values.
Supports understanding of textile and ancient Roman land measurement relations.
Uses a fixed conversion rate derived from historical definitions.
Provides quick calculations suitable for historical and archaeological research.
Browser-based and easy-to-use interface.

Examples

Convert 10 span (cloth) to Roman actus: 10 × 0.006443299 = 0.064433 Roman actus.
Convert 50 span (cloth) to Roman actus: 50 × 0.006443299 = 0.322165 Roman actus.

Common Use Cases

Translating small fabric widths recorded in historical textile trade into Roman surveying units.
Analyzing distances in ancient Roman cadastral maps and property divisions.
Comparing traditional tailoring measurements with Roman land-area definitions.
Supporting archaeological studies related to measurement conversions.
Interpreting historical land surveying documents using familiar textile measures.

Tips & Best Practices

Remember span (cloth) is based on an approximate human hand span and varies slightly.
Use this tool primarily for historical or academic purposes due to unit origins.
Cross-reference conversion results with historical sources when accuracy is critical.
Apply the conversion rate consistently for comparative analyses.
Consider contextual differences when interpreting converted units.

Limitations

Span (cloth) depends on variable human anatomy and is roughly approximated at 22.9 cm.
Roman actus is an outdated unit mainly relevant in historical and archaeological studies.
Precision is limited by the differing nature and typical use cases of the two units.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a span (cloth)?: A span (cloth) is a traditional unit of length based on the distance between the tip of the thumb and little finger of an outstretched hand, commonly about 22.9 cm, used for measuring small fabric widths.
What is a Roman actus?: The Roman actus is an ancient Roman measure of length equal to 120 Roman feet, about 35.5 metres, used historically in land measurement and surveying.
Why convert from span (cloth) to Roman actus?: This conversion helps translate textile measurements into Roman surveying units, aiding historical, archaeological, and comparative studies involving measurement systems.

Key Terminology

Span (cloth): A non-SI length unit based on the distance between the tip of the thumb and little finger of an outstretched hand, used in textiles for small fabric widths.
Roman actus: An ancient Roman length unit equal to 120 Roman feet (approximately 35.5 metres), used in land measurement and surveying.
Conversion Rate: The fixed ratio used to translate one unit into another; here, 1 span (cloth) equals 0.006443299 Roman actus.

Quick Knowledge Check

The span (cloth) unit is based on measuring which part of the body?

Length of the foot

Distance between thumb and little finger of outstretched hand

Width of the palm

What was the Roman actus primarily used for?

Measuring fabric widths

Land measurement and surveying

Weighing goods

What does converting span (cloth) to Roman actus support?

Modern tailoring measurements

Historical and archaeological analysis

Cooking recipes

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