Convert nail (cloth) to hand
Please provide values below to convert nail (cloth) [nail] to hand [hand], or Convert hand to nail (cloth).
How to Convert Nail (Cloth) to Hand
1 nail = 0.5625 hand
Example: convert 15 nail to hand:
15 nail = 15 × 0.5625 hand = 8.4375 hand
Nail (Cloth) to Hand 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.
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.