Convert nail (cloth) to link
Please provide values below to convert nail (cloth) [nail] to link [li], or Convert link to nail (cloth).
How to Convert Nail (Cloth) to Link
1 nail = 0.284090909090909 li
Example: convert 15 nail to li:
15 nail = 15 × 0.284090909090909 li = 4.26136363636364 li
Nail (Cloth) to Link 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.
Link
A link, specifically Gunter's link, is a unit of length equal to 7.92 inches, or 1/100 of a chain.
History/Origin
The link is part of Gunter's chain, a surveying tool invented by Edmund Gunter in the 17th century.
Current Use
The link is an obsolete unit of measurement, but may be found in old land surveys.