Foot to Span (cloth) Converter (ft to span)

How to convert feet to spans (cloth)

1 foot is equal to 1.333333333 spans (cloth), and 1 span (cloth) is equal to 0.75 feet. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

spans (cloth) = feet × 1.333333333
spans (cloth) = feet ÷ 0.75

Example: convert 15 ft to span: 15 × 1.333333333 = 20 span.

The international foot is exactly 0.3048 m, or 12 inches. It's used in the US and UK for height, building dimensions and aircraft altitude.

Symbol: ft · 1 ft = 0.3048 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 foot?

There are 1.333333333 spans (cloth) in 1 foot (ft).

How many feet are in a span (cloth)?

1 span (cloth) (span) equals 0.75 feet.

How do I convert feet to spans (cloth)?

Multiply the length in feet by 1.333333333. For example, 15 ft × 1.333333333 = 20 span.

How do I convert spans (cloth) to feet?

Divide the length in spans (cloth) by 1.333333333, or multiply it by 0.75. You can also use the Span (cloth) to Foot converter.