Convert nail (cloth) to barleycorn
Please provide values below to convert nail (cloth) [nail] to barleycorn [barleycorn], or Convert barleycorn to nail (cloth).
How to Convert Nail (Cloth) to Barleycorn
1 nail = 6.7499999734252 barleycorn
Example: convert 15 nail to barleycorn:
15 nail = 15 × 6.7499999734252 barleycorn = 101.249999601378 barleycorn
Nail (Cloth) to Barleycorn Conversion Table
| nail (cloth) | barleycorn |
|---|
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.
Barleycorn
A barleycorn is an old English unit of length, equal to one-third of an inch.
History/Origin
The barleycorn was a unit of measurement in medieval England, and was originally based on the length of a grain of barley. It was a fundamental unit from which other units were derived.
Current Use
The barleycorn is an obsolete unit of measurement, but it is still the basis for shoe sizes in English-speaking countries.