Span (cloth) to Yard Converter (span to yd)

How to convert spans (cloth) to yards

1 span (cloth) is equal to 0.25 yards, and 1 yard is equal to 4 spans (cloth). To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

yards = spans (cloth) × 0.25
yards = spans (cloth) ÷ 4

Example: convert 15 span to yd: 15 × 0.25 = 3.75 yd.

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

The yard is exactly 0.9144 m, or 3 feet. It's used for sports fields, fabric and, in the UK, road distances on signs for short lengths.

Symbol: yd · 1 yd = 0.9144 m · Category: Imperial & US customary

Frequently asked questions

How many yards are in a span (cloth)?

There are 0.25 yards in 1 span (cloth) (span).

How many spans (cloth) are in a yard?

1 yard (yd) equals 4 spans (cloth).

How do I convert spans (cloth) to yards?

Multiply the length in spans (cloth) by 0.25. For example, 15 span × 0.25 = 3.75 yd.

How do I convert yards to spans (cloth)?

Divide the length in yards by 0.25, or multiply it by 4. You can also use the Yard to Span (cloth) converter.