Convert nail (cloth) to arpent
Please provide values below to convert nail (cloth) [nail] to arpent [arpent], or Convert arpent to nail (cloth).
How to Convert Nail (Cloth) to Arpent
1 nail = 0.0009765625 arpent
Example: convert 15 nail to arpent:
15 nail = 15 × 0.0009765625 arpent = 0.0146484375 arpent
Nail (Cloth) to Arpent 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.
Arpent
An arpent is a unit of length and a unit of area. As a unit of length, it is approximately 192 feet.
History/Origin
The arpent was a pre-metric French unit of measurement. It was used in France and its North American colonies, including parts of the United States.
Current Use
The arpent is an obsolete unit, but it may still be found in old land records in some parts of North America.