Convert inch to nail (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert inch [in] to nail (cloth) [nail], or Convert nail (cloth) to inch.
How to Convert Inch to Nail (Cloth)
1 in = 0.444444444444444 nail
Example: convert 15 in to nail:
15 in = 15 × 0.444444444444444 nail = 6.66666666666667 nail
Inch to Nail (Cloth) Conversion Table
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Inch
An inch is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. An inch was defined to be equivalent to exactly 25.4 millimeters in 1959. There are 12 inches in a foot and 36 inches in a yard.
History/Origin
The term "inch" was derived from the Latin unit "uncia" which was equivalent to "one-twelfth" of a Roman foot. The inch has had various standards throughout history, with the current definition being based on the international yard.
Current Use
The inch is mostly used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It is also sometimes used in Japan (as well as other countries) in relation to electronic parts, like the size of display screens.
Nail (Cloth)
A nail is an obsolete unit of length, used for measuring cloth, equal to 2 1/4 inches.
History/Origin
The nail was a traditional English unit of measurement, likely deriving its name from the length of the last two joints of the middle finger.
Current Use
The nail is no longer in use.