Convert arpent to nail (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert arpent [arpent] to nail (cloth) [nail], or Convert nail (cloth) to arpent.
How to Convert Arpent to Nail (Cloth)
1 arpent = 1024 nail
Example: convert 15 arpent to nail:
15 arpent = 15 × 1024 nail = 15360 nail
Arpent to Nail (Cloth) Conversion Table
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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.
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.