Chain to Span (cloth) Converter (ch to span)

How to convert chains to spans (cloth)

1 chain is equal to 88 spans (cloth), and 1 span (cloth) is equal to 0.01136363636 chains. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

spans (cloth) = chains × 88
spans (cloth) = chains ÷ 0.01136363636

Example: convert 15 ch to span: 15 × 88 = 1,320 span.

Gunter's chain is 66 feet (20.1168 m), equal to 100 links or 4 rods. A cricket pitch is one chain long, and an acre is 10 square chains.

Symbol: ch · 1 ch = 20.1168 m · Category: Imperial & US customary

The cloth span is 9 inches (22.86 cm), originally the distance between the tips of the thumb and little finger of a spread hand.

Symbol: span · 1 span = 0.2286 m · Category: Historical & cloth

Frequently asked questions

How many spans (cloth) are in a chain?

There are 88 spans (cloth) in 1 chain (ch).

How many chains are in a span (cloth)?

1 span (cloth) (span) equals 0.01136363636 chains.

How do I convert chains to spans (cloth)?

Multiply the length in chains by 88. For example, 15 ch × 88 = 1,320 span.

How do I convert spans (cloth) to chains?

Divide the length in spans (cloth) by 88, or multiply it by 0.01136363636. You can also use the Span (cloth) to Chain converter.