Convert nail (cloth) to chain (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert nail (cloth) [nail] to chain (US survey) [ch (US)], or Convert chain (US survey) to nail (cloth).
1 nail = 0.00284090340909 ch (US). To convert nail (cloth) to chain (US survey), multiply the value by 0.00284090340909; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch (US) = 352.000704002 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 = 0.00284090340909 ch (US)
- 1 ch (US) = 352.000704002 nail
- 10 nail = 0.0284090340909 ch (US)
- 100 nail = 0.284090340909 ch (US)
How to Convert Nail (Cloth) to Chain (Us Survey)
1 nail = 0.00284090340908815 ch (US)
Example: convert 15 nail to ch (US):
15 nail = 15 × 0.00284090340908815 ch (US) = 0.0426135511363223 ch (US)
Nail (Cloth) to Chain (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| nail (cloth) | chain (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 nail | 0.00284090340909 ch (US) |
| 2 nail | 0.00568180681818 ch (US) |
| 3 nail | 0.00852271022726 ch (US) |
| 5 nail | 0.0142045170454 ch (US) |
| 10 nail | 0.0284090340909 ch (US) |
| 20 nail | 0.0568180681818 ch (US) |
| 50 nail | 0.142045170454 ch (US) |
| 100 nail | 0.284090340909 ch (US) |
| 500 nail | 1.42045170454 ch (US) |
| 1000 nail | 2.84090340909 ch (US) |
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 (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 nail (cloth) in chain (US survey)?
1 nail (cloth) (nail) = 0.00284090340909 chain (US survey) (ch (US)).
How do you convert nail (cloth) to chain (US survey)?
Multiply the nail (cloth) value by 0.00284090340909. For example, 25 nail × 0.00284090340909 = 0.0710225852272 ch (US).
What is 10 nail (cloth) in chain (US survey)?
10 nail = 0.0284090340909 ch (US).
Which unit is larger, the nail (cloth) or the chain (US survey)?
The chain (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 nail equals only 0.00284090340909 ch (US).