Convert nail (cloth) to rod
Please provide values below to convert nail (cloth) [nail] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to nail (cloth).
How to Convert Nail (Cloth) to Rod
1 nail = 0.0113636363636364 rd
Example: convert 15 nail to rd:
15 nail = 15 × 0.0113636363636364 rd = 0.170454545454545 rd
Nail (Cloth) to Rod 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.
Rod
A rod, also known as a perch or pole, is a unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, or 5.5 yards.
History/Origin
The rod has been used as a unit of measurement in England since at least the 13th century. It was a convenient length for measuring land.
Current Use
The rod is now an archaic unit of measurement, though it may still be encountered in old land deeds.