Convert handbreadth to nail (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to nail (cloth) [nail], or Convert nail (cloth) to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Nail (Cloth)
1 handbreadth = 1.33333333333333 nail
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to nail:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 1.33333333333333 nail = 20 nail
Handbreadth to Nail (Cloth) Conversion Table
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Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.