Convert nail (cloth) to fathom
Please provide values below to convert nail (cloth) [nail] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to nail (cloth).
How to Convert Nail (Cloth) to Fathom
1 nail = 0.03125 fath
Example: convert 15 nail to fath:
15 nail = 15 × 0.03125 fath = 0.46875 fath
Nail (Cloth) to Fathom 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.
Fathom
A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet, used especially for measuring the depth of water.
History/Origin
The term "fathom" comes from the Old English word "fæthm," meaning "outstretched arms," as the distance was originally the span of a man's outstretched arms.
Current Use
The fathom is still used in nautical applications, especially in the United States, to measure water depth. It is also used in commercial fishing to measure the length of lines.