Convert nail (cloth) to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert nail (cloth) [nail] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to nail (cloth).
How to Convert Nail (Cloth) to Kilometer
1 nail = 5.715e-05 km
Example: convert 15 nail to km:
15 nail = 15 × 5.715e-05 km = 0.00085725 km
Nail (Cloth) to Kilometer 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.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.