Convert micron to nail (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert micron [µ] to nail (cloth) [nail], or Convert nail (cloth) to micron.
How to Convert Micron to Nail (Cloth)
1 µ = 1.74978127734033e-05 nail
Example: convert 15 µ to nail:
15 µ = 15 × 1.74978127734033e-05 nail = 0.00026246719160105 nail
Micron to Nail (Cloth) Conversion Table
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Micron
A micron is a non-SI name for micrometer (µm), which is a unit of length equal to one-millionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term "micron" and the symbol µ were officially declared obsolete by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) in 1967 and are now discouraged.
Current Use
While the term micrometer is the officially recognized term, "micron" is still used in some industries and in casual speech.
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.