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 Length/Distance  | Convert from pes to span |
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The pes is the Roman foot, equal to 29.67 centimeters (about 11.68 inches). The pes was divided into 12 unciae (inches). There were 5 pes (or pedes) in 1 passus (pace, see above), 10 in a decempeda, 625 in a stadium, and 5000 in the Roman mile. Unit Definition (span)
Span is the width of a human hand, from the tip of the thumb to the tip of the pinky finger.
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