Convert nail (cloth) to mile
Please provide values below to convert nail (cloth) [nail] to mile [mi, mi(Int)], or Convert mile to nail (cloth).
How to Convert Nail (Cloth) to Mile
1 nail = 3.55113636363636e-05 mi, mi(Int)
Example: convert 15 nail to mi, mi(Int):
15 nail = 15 × 3.55113636363636e-05 mi, mi(Int) = 0.000532670454545455 mi, mi(Int)
Nail (Cloth) to Mile 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.
Mile
A mile is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. The international mile is defined as exactly 1,609.344 meters.
History/Origin
The word "mile" comes from the Latin "mille passus," meaning "a thousand paces." The Roman mile spread throughout their empire. The English statute mile was established by an Act of Parliament in 1592.
Current Use
The mile is used for measuring distances on roads in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is also used in horse racing.