Convert astronomical unit to nail (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert astronomical unit [AU, UA] to nail (cloth) [nail], or Convert nail (cloth) to astronomical unit.
How to Convert Astronomical Unit to Nail (Cloth)
1 AU, UA = 2617635532808.4 nail
Example: convert 15 AU, UA to nail:
15 AU, UA = 15 × 2617635532808.4 nail = 39264532992126 nail
Astronomical Unit to Nail (Cloth) Conversion Table
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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.
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.