What is s for length derived from?

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The letter "s" used to denote length is derived from the Latin word "spatium," which translates to "path." Additionally, there is a suggestion that it may also relate to the German words "Streche" or "Strechung," meaning "distance" or "line segment." This discussion clarifies that the designation is not arbitrary but has linguistic roots in both Latin and German terminology.

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What is "s" for length derived from?

Hello.
I would like to ask what word is the letter "s" indicating length derived from? I can't seem to find it anywhere and I don't know if it is purely arbitrary label, or if it's from some actual word. Thank you very much.
 
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It might be from German "Streche, Strechung" or something like that.
 


"Strecke"="distance" or "line segment".

The german Wikipedia indicates that the latin "spatium" (~"Path") might be the origin.
 

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