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).
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
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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.
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.