Convert nail (cloth) to gigameter
Please provide values below to convert nail (cloth) [nail] to gigameter [Gm], or Convert gigameter to nail (cloth).
How to Convert Nail (Cloth) to Gigameter
1 nail = 5.715e-11 Gm
Example: convert 15 nail to Gm:
15 nail = 15 × 5.715e-11 Gm = 8.5725e-10 Gm
Nail (Cloth) to Gigameter 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.
Gigameter
A gigameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^9 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "giga-" for 10^9 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The gigameter is used for measuring interplanetary distances, for example, the distance between Earth and Mars.