Convert hand to nail (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to nail (cloth) [nail], or Convert nail (cloth) to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Nail (Cloth)
1 hand = 1.77777777777778 nail
Example: convert 15 hand to nail:
15 hand = 15 × 1.77777777777778 nail = 26.6666666666667 nail
Hand to Nail (Cloth) Conversion Table
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Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.
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.