Convert chain to nail (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to nail (cloth) [nail], or Convert nail (cloth) to chain.
How to Convert Chain to Nail (Cloth)
1 ch = 352 nail
Example: convert 15 ch to nail:
15 ch = 15 × 352 nail = 5280 nail
Chain to Nail (Cloth) Conversion Table
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Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
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.