Convert nail (cloth) to decimeter
Please provide values below to convert nail (cloth) [nail] to decimeter [dm], or Convert decimeter to nail (cloth).
How to Convert Nail (Cloth) to Decimeter
1 nail = 0.5715 dm
Example: convert 15 nail to dm:
15 nail = 15 × 0.5715 dm = 8.5725 dm
Nail (Cloth) to Decimeter 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.
Decimeter
A decimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-tenth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "deci-" comes from the Latin word "decimus," meaning tenth. The decimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The decimeter is not as commonly used in everyday life as other metric units like the centimeter or meter, but it is sometimes used in technical and scientific contexts.