Convert nail (cloth) to furlong
Please provide values below to convert nail (cloth) [nail] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to nail (cloth).
How to Convert Nail (Cloth) to Furlong
1 nail = 0.000284090909090909 fur
Example: convert 15 nail to fur:
15 nail = 15 × 0.000284090909090909 fur = 0.00426136363636364 fur
Nail (Cloth) to Furlong 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.
Furlong
A furlong is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to one-eighth of a mile, 220 yards, or 660 feet.
History/Origin
The name "furlong" derives from the Old English words "furh" (furrow) and "lang" (long), originally referring to the length of a furrow in one acre of a ploughed open field.
Current Use
Today, the furlong is primarily used in horse racing to state the length of races.