Convert nail (cloth) to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert nail (cloth) [nail] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to nail (cloth).
1 nail = 0.0312499375001 fath (US). To convert nail (cloth) to fathom (US survey), multiply the value by 0.0312499375001; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fath (US) = 32.000064 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 = 0.0312499375001 fath (US)
- 1 fath (US) = 32.000064 nail
- 10 nail = 0.312499375001 fath (US)
- 100 nail = 3.12499375001 fath (US)
How to Convert Nail (Cloth) to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 nail = 0.031249937500125 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 nail to fath (US):
15 nail = 15 × 0.031249937500125 fath (US) = 0.468749062501875 fath (US)
Nail (Cloth) to Fathom (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| nail (cloth) | fathom (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 nail | 0.0312499375001 fath (US) |
| 2 nail | 0.0624998750002 fath (US) |
| 3 nail | 0.0937498125004 fath (US) |
| 5 nail | 0.156249687501 fath (US) |
| 10 nail | 0.312499375001 fath (US) |
| 20 nail | 0.624998750003 fath (US) |
| 50 nail | 1.56249687501 fath (US) |
| 100 nail | 3.12499375001 fath (US) |
| 500 nail | 15.6249687501 fath (US) |
| 1000 nail | 31.2499375001 fath (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.
Fathom (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey fathom 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 fathom was used in surveying in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 nail (cloth) in fathom (US survey)?
1 nail (cloth) (nail) = 0.0312499375001 fathom (US survey) (fath (US)).
How do you convert nail (cloth) to fathom (US survey)?
Multiply the nail (cloth) value by 0.0312499375001. For example, 25 nail × 0.0312499375001 = 0.781248437503 fath (US).
What is 10 nail (cloth) in fathom (US survey)?
10 nail = 0.312499375001 fath (US).
Which unit is larger, the nail (cloth) or the fathom (US survey)?
The fathom (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 nail equals only 0.0312499375001 fath (US).