Convert nail (cloth) to millimeter
Please provide values below to convert nail (cloth) [nail] to millimeter [mm], or Convert millimeter to nail (cloth).
How to Convert Nail (Cloth) to Millimeter
1 nail = 57.15 mm
Example: convert 15 nail to mm:
15 nail = 15 × 57.15 mm = 857.25 mm
Nail (Cloth) to Millimeter 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.
Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.