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Convert span to shot (U.S. shackle)
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Definition and details for span:
Span is a traditional unit of length equal to 9 inches or 22.86 mm. A span was defined as the length of the span of a man's hand with fingers stretched out as far as possible. The name comes from the old English word "spann".
Definition and details for shot (U.S. shackle):
Shot is another name for a shackle as unit of length for anchor chains. It is common in the U.S. and equal to 90 feet or 27.432 meters.
Swap, do a shot (U.S. shackle) to span conversion.
