Convert nail (cloth) to chain
Please provide values below to convert nail (cloth) [nail] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to nail (cloth).
How to Convert Nail (Cloth) to Chain
1 nail = 0.00284090909090909 ch
Example: convert 15 nail to ch:
15 nail = 15 × 0.00284090909090909 ch = 0.0426136363636364 ch
Nail (Cloth) to Chain Conversion Table
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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.
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.