Convert nail (cloth) to ell
Please provide values below to convert nail (cloth) [nail] to ell [ell], or Convert ell to nail (cloth).
How to Convert Nail (Cloth) to Ell
1 nail = 0.05 ell
Example: convert 15 nail to ell:
15 nail = 15 × 0.05 ell = 0.75 ell
Nail (Cloth) to Ell 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.
Ell
The ell is an obsolete unit of length, originally used for measuring cloth. Its length varied in different countries, but it was generally around 45 inches.
History/Origin
The word "ell" is derived from the Latin "ulna," meaning "forearm," as the unit was originally based on the length of the forearm.
Current Use
The ell is no longer in use.