Convert nail (cloth) to cubit (UK)
Please provide values below to convert nail (cloth) [nail] to cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)], or Convert cubit (UK) to nail (cloth).
How to Convert Nail (Cloth) to Cubit (Uk)
1 nail = 0.125 cubit (UK)
Example: convert 15 nail to cubit (UK):
15 nail = 15 × 0.125 cubit (UK) = 1.875 cubit (UK)
Nail (Cloth) to Cubit (Uk) 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.
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.