Convert nail (cloth) to chain
Please provide values below to convert nail (cloth) [nail] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to nail (cloth).
1 nail = 0.00284090909091 ch. To convert nail (cloth) to chain, multiply the value by 0.00284090909091; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 352 nail). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 nail = 0.00284090909091 ch
- 1 ch = 352 nail
- 10 nail = 0.0284090909091 ch
- 100 nail = 0.284090909091 ch
How to Convert Nail (Cloth) to Chain
1 nail = 0.00284090909090909 ch
Example: convert 15 nail to ch:
15 nail = 15 × 0.00284090909090909 ch = 0.0426136363636364 ch
Nail (Cloth) to Chain Conversion Table
| nail (cloth) | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 nail | 0.00284090909091 ch |
| 2 nail | 0.00568181818182 ch |
| 3 nail | 0.00852272727273 ch |
| 5 nail | 0.0142045454545 ch |
| 10 nail | 0.0284090909091 ch |
| 20 nail | 0.0568181818182 ch |
| 50 nail | 0.142045454545 ch |
| 100 nail | 0.284090909091 ch |
| 500 nail | 1.42045454545 ch |
| 1000 nail | 2.84090909091 ch |
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.
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 nail (cloth) in chain?
1 nail (cloth) (nail) = 0.00284090909091 chain (ch).
How do you convert nail (cloth) to chain?
Multiply the nail (cloth) value by 0.00284090909091. For example, 25 nail × 0.00284090909091 = 0.0710227272727 ch.
What is 10 nail (cloth) in chain?
10 nail = 0.0284090909091 ch.
Which unit is larger, the nail (cloth) or the chain?
The chain is the larger unit: 1 nail equals only 0.00284090909091 ch.