Convert nail (cloth) to span (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert nail (cloth) [nail] to span (cloth) [span], or Convert span (cloth) to nail (cloth).
How to Convert Nail (Cloth) to Span (Cloth)
1 nail = 0.25 span
Example: convert 15 nail to span:
15 nail = 15 × 0.25 span = 3.75 span
Nail (Cloth) to Span (Cloth) 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.
Span (Cloth)
A span is an obsolete unit of length, typically about 9 inches, based on the distance between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the little finger when the hand is fully extended.
History/Origin
The span has been used as a unit of measurement for thousands of years in many different cultures.
Current Use
The span is no longer a standard unit of measurement.