Convert span to gauge

Learn how to convert 1 span to gauge step by step.

Calculation Breakdown

Set up the equation

1.0 (s p a n) = x (g a u g e)

Define the base values of the selected units in relation to the SI unit

(m e t e r)

Left side: 1.0 (s p a n) = 0.2286 (m e t e r) = 0.2286 (m)

Right side: 1.0 (g a u g e) = 1.435 (m e t e r) = 1.435 (m)

Insert known values into the conversion equation to determine

x

1.0 (s p a n) = x (g a u g e)

Insert known values =>

1.0 \times 0.2286 \times (m e t e r) = x \times 1.435 \times (m e t e r)

Or

1.0 \cdot 0.2286 \cdot (m) = x \cdot 1.435 \cdot (m)

Cancel SI units

1.0 \times 0.2286 \cdot (m) = x \times 1.435 \times (m)

Conversion Equation

0.2286 = x \times 1.435

Switch sides

x \times 1.435 = 0.2286

Isolate

x

Multiply both sides by

(\frac{1.0}{1.435})

x \times 1.435 \times \frac{1.0}{1.435} = 0.2286 \times \frac{1.0}{1.435}

Cancel

x \times 1.435 \times \frac{1.0}{1.435} = 0.2286 \times \frac{1.0}{1.435}

Simplify

x = \frac{0.2286}{1.435}

Solve

x

x \approx 0.1593031359 \approx 1.593 \times 10^{- 1}

Conversion Equation

1.0 (s p a n) \approx 1.593 \times 10^{- 1} (g a u g e)

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