Convert cubit (UK) to nail (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)] to nail (cloth) [nail], or Convert nail (cloth) to cubit (UK).
How to Convert Cubit (Uk) to Nail (Cloth)
1 cubit (UK) = 8 nail
Example: convert 15 cubit (UK) to nail:
15 cubit (UK) = 15 × 8 nail = 120 nail
Cubit (Uk) to Nail (Cloth) Conversion Table
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Cubit (Uk)
A cubit is an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger. The English cubit was about 18 inches.
History/Origin
The cubit was used by many ancient cultures, including the Egyptians, Babylonians, and Romans. Its length varied from place to place.
Current Use
The cubit is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.