Convert chain (US survey) to nail (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert chain (US survey) [ch (US)] to nail (cloth) [nail], or Convert nail (cloth) to chain (US survey).
1 ch (US) = 352.000704002 nail. To convert chain (US survey) to nail (cloth), multiply the value by 352.000704002; to go the other way, divide by it (1 nail = 0.00284090340909 ch (US)). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ch (US) = 352.000704002 nail
- 1 nail = 0.00284090340909 ch (US)
- 10 ch (US) = 3520.00704002 nail
- 100 ch (US) = 35200.0704002 nail
How to Convert Chain (Us Survey) to Nail (Cloth)
1 ch (US) = 352.00070400175 nail
Example: convert 15 ch (US) to nail:
15 ch (US) = 15 × 352.00070400175 nail = 5280.01056002625 nail
Chain (Us Survey) to Nail (Cloth) Conversion Table
| chain (US survey) | nail (cloth) |
|---|---|
| 1 ch (US) | 352.000704002 nail |
| 2 ch (US) | 704.001408003 nail |
| 3 ch (US) | 1056.00211201 nail |
| 5 ch (US) | 1760.00352001 nail |
| 10 ch (US) | 3520.00704002 nail |
| 20 ch (US) | 7040.01408003 nail |
| 50 ch (US) | 17600.0352001 nail |
| 100 ch (US) | 35200.0704002 nail |
| 500 ch (US) | 176000.352001 nail |
| 1000 ch (US) | 352000.704002 nail |
Chain (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey chain is a unit of length equal to 66 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey chain is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey chain was used for land surveying in the United States.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 chain (US survey) in nail (cloth)?
1 chain (US survey) (ch (US)) = 352.000704002 nail (cloth) (nail).
How do you convert chain (US survey) to nail (cloth)?
Multiply the chain (US survey) value by 352.000704002. For example, 25 ch (US) × 352.000704002 = 8800.01760004 nail.
What is 10 chain (US survey) in nail (cloth)?
10 ch (US) = 3520.00704002 nail.
Which unit is larger, the chain (US survey) or the nail (cloth)?
The chain (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 ch (US) = 352.000704002 nail.