Convert yard to nail (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert yard [yd] to nail (cloth) [nail], or Convert nail (cloth) to yard.
How to Convert Yard to Nail (Cloth)
1 yd = 16 nail
Example: convert 15 yd to nail:
15 yd = 15 × 16 nail = 240 nail
Yard to Nail (Cloth) Conversion Table
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Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.
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.