Convert link to nail (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert link [li] to nail (cloth) [nail], or Convert nail (cloth) to link.
How to Convert Link to Nail (Cloth)
1 li = 3.52 nail
Example: convert 15 li to nail:
15 li = 15 × 3.52 nail = 52.8 nail
Link to Nail (Cloth) Conversion Table
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Link
A link, specifically Gunter's link, is a unit of length equal to 7.92 inches, or 1/100 of a chain.
History/Origin
The link is part of Gunter's chain, a surveying tool invented by Edmund Gunter in the 17th century.
Current Use
The link is an obsolete unit of measurement, but may be found in old land surveys.
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.