Convert millimeter to nail (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert millimeter [mm] to nail (cloth) [nail], or Convert nail (cloth) to millimeter.
How to Convert Millimeter to Nail (Cloth)
1 mm = 0.0174978127734033 nail
Example: convert 15 mm to nail:
15 mm = 15 × 0.0174978127734033 nail = 0.26246719160105 nail
Millimeter to Nail (Cloth) Conversion Table
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Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.
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.