Convert nail (cloth) to handbreadth
Please provide values below to convert nail (cloth) [nail] to handbreadth [handbreadth], or Convert handbreadth to nail (cloth).
How to Convert Nail (Cloth) to Handbreadth
1 nail = 0.75 handbreadth
Example: convert 15 nail to handbreadth:
15 nail = 15 × 0.75 handbreadth = 11.25 handbreadth
Nail (Cloth) to Handbreadth 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.
Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.