What is a nail (cloth) unit?

A nail (cloth) is a historical British unit of length equal to 1/16 of a yard, traditionally used in tailoring and fabric measurement.

Why convert nail (cloth) to meters?

Converting nail (cloth) to meters helps translate vintage fabric measurements into modern, standardized units for tailoring, restoration, and scientific analysis.

Is the nail (cloth) unit still in use today?

No, nail (cloth) is an obsolete measurement mostly relevant to historical contexts in tailoring and textile trade.

How to Convert from Nail (cloth) to Meter [m]

Easily convert measurements from the historical unit nail (cloth), used in traditional British tailoring, to meters for modern applications in fabric measurement and scientific contexts.

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Nail (cloth) to Meter [m] Conversion Table

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Nail (cloth) to Meter [m] Conversion Table
Nail (cloth)	Meter [m]

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter transforms measurements from nail (cloth), a historical length unit used in British tailoring equal to 1/16 of a yard, into meters, the standard SI unit of length used globally in science, engineering, and everyday measurements.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in nail (cloth) units you want to convert.
Select nail (cloth) as the source unit and meter [m] as the target unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in meters.
Use the result for tailoring, fabric measurement, or academic purposes.

Key Features

Converts nail (cloth) values into meters accurately based on historical definitions.
Browser-based and easy to use with straightforward input and output.
Ideal for tailoring, textile history research, and scientific length quantification.
Facilitates understanding and documentation of vintage cloth measurements.

Examples

5 nail (cloth) converts to 0.28575 meters.
10 nail (cloth) converts to 0.5715 meters.

Common Use Cases

Translating traditional fabric measurements for accurate garment construction.
Restoring and documenting historical textiles using universal length units.
Converting antique tailoring patterns into modern measurement standards.
Supporting scientific work requiring precise length values in meters.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the historical context to ensure use of correct nail (cloth) definitions.
Use the converter for fabric lengths within the range typical of vintage tailoring.
Cross-check converted values especially when dealing with very small or large fabric amounts.
Apply the conversion to enhance clarity in textile restoration or academic research.

Limitations

Nail (cloth) is an outdated unit rarely used outside historical contexts.
Regional or temporal variations in the nail (cloth) standard may cause minor discrepancies.
Rounding errors may occur when converting very small or very large fabric lengths.
Not suitable for contemporary commercial measurements where modern units prevail.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a nail (cloth) unit?: A nail (cloth) is a historical British unit of length equal to 1/16 of a yard, traditionally used in tailoring and fabric measurement.
Why convert nail (cloth) to meters?: Converting nail (cloth) to meters helps translate vintage fabric measurements into modern, standardized units for tailoring, restoration, and scientific analysis.
Is the nail (cloth) unit still in use today?: No, nail (cloth) is an obsolete measurement mostly relevant to historical contexts in tailoring and textile trade.

Key Terminology

Nail (cloth): A historical British unit of length equal to 1/16 of a yard or 2.25 inches, used mainly in tailoring and cloth measurement.
Meter [m]: The SI base unit of length defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Conversion Rate: The fixed ratio used to translate one unit of measure into another, here 1 nail (cloth) = 0.05715 meter.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one nail (cloth) correspond to in meters?

0.072 meter

0.05715 meter

0.064 meter

In which field was the nail (cloth) historically used?

Electrical engineering

British tailoring

Astronomy

What is the meter defined by?

Distance light travels in vacuum during 1/299,792,458 of a second

Length of a standard yard

Distance between two London landmarks

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