Convert nail (cloth) to hand

Please provide values below to convert nail (cloth) [nail] to hand [hand], or Convert hand to nail (cloth).




How to Convert Nail (Cloth) to Hand

1 nail = 0.5625 hand

Example: convert 15 nail to hand:
15 nail = 15 Γ— 0.5625 hand = 8.4375 hand


Nail (Cloth) to Hand 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.


Hand

A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.

History/Origin

The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.

Current Use

The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.



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