Pole to Span (cloth) Converter (pole to span)

How to convert poles to spans (cloth)

1 pole is equal to 22 spans (cloth), and 1 span (cloth) is equal to 0.04545454545 poles. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

spans (cloth) = poles × 22
spans (cloth) = poles ÷ 0.04545454545

Example: convert 15 pole to span: 15 × 22 = 330 span.

The pole is another name for the rod or perch: 16.5 feet (5.0292 m). UK allotment gardens are still measured in square poles.

Symbol: pole · 1 pole = 5.0292 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 pole?

There are 22 spans (cloth) in 1 pole (pole).

How many poles are in a span (cloth)?

1 span (cloth) (span) equals 0.04545454545 poles.

How do I convert poles to spans (cloth)?

Multiply the length in poles by 22. For example, 15 pole × 22 = 330 span.

How do I convert spans (cloth) to poles?

Divide the length in spans (cloth) by 22, or multiply it by 0.04545454545. You can also use the Span (cloth) to Pole converter.