Convert nail (cloth) to astronomical unit
Please provide values below to convert nail (cloth) [nail] to astronomical unit [AU, UA], or Convert astronomical unit to nail (cloth).
How to Convert Nail (Cloth) to Astronomical Unit
1 nail = 3.82024154037642e-13 AU, UA
Example: convert 15 nail to AU, UA:
15 nail = 15 × 3.82024154037642e-13 AU, UA = 5.73036231056462e-12 AU, UA
Nail (Cloth) to Astronomical Unit Conversion Table
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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.
Astronomical Unit
The astronomical unit is a unit of length, now defined as exactly 149,597,870,700 meters. It is approximately the average distance between the Earth and the Sun.
History/Origin
Historically, the astronomical unit was the mean Earth-Sun distance. In 2012, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefined it as a fixed constant.
Current Use
The astronomical unit is used primarily for measuring distances within the Solar System or around other stars.