Convert span (cloth) to nail (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert span (cloth) [span] to nail (cloth) [nail], or Convert nail (cloth) to span (cloth).
How to Convert Span (Cloth) to Nail (Cloth)
1 span = 4 nail
Example: convert 15 span to nail:
15 span = 15 × 4 nail = 60 nail
Span (Cloth) to Nail (Cloth) Conversion Table
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Span (Cloth)
A span is an obsolete unit of length, typically about 9 inches, based on the distance between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the little finger when the hand is fully extended.
History/Origin
The span has been used as a unit of measurement for thousands of years in many different cultures.
Current Use
The span is no longer a standard unit of measurement.
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.