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A length converter helps you convert between different units of length quickly and accurately.

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Span (Cloth)

A span is an old unit of length based on the distance between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the little finger of a fully extended hand. Traditionally, it measures about 9 inches or 22.86 centimeters.

In the context of cloth and textiles, the span was used as a convenient, informal measure to estimate small lengths of fabric before standardized rulers became widespread. It was helpful for tailors and traders to quickly gauge lengths during measuring and cutting.

While the span is largely obsolete as a formal unit today, it reflects historical measurement practices tied closely to the human body, similar to the cubit or hand.

Summary:

1 span ≈ 9 inches (22.86 cm)
Based on the hand’s spread
Used historically in cloth measurement and tailoring
Now mostly of historical and cultural interest

Roman Actus

The actus was an ancient Roman unit of length used primarily in land measurement. It is approximately 120 Roman feet, which equals about 35.5 meters (around 116.5 feet).

The actus was often used to define dimensions of fields and plots of land. It was also part of Roman surveying practices, helping organize land division and property boundaries.

Key facts:

1 actus = 120 Roman feet ≈ 35.5 meters
Used in Roman land surveying and agriculture
Essential for measuring fields and agricultural plots
Reflects the Roman emphasis on precise land division

The actus highlights the sophistication of Roman engineering and property management in their time.

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