Convert rod to nail (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert rod [rd] to nail (cloth) [nail], or Convert nail (cloth) to rod.
How to Convert Rod to Nail (Cloth)
1 rd = 88 nail
Example: convert 15 rd to nail:
15 rd = 15 × 88 nail = 1320 nail
Rod to Nail (Cloth) Conversion Table
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Rod
A rod, also known as a perch or pole, is a unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, or 5.5 yards.
History/Origin
The rod has been used as a unit of measurement in England since at least the 13th century. It was a convenient length for measuring land.
Current Use
The rod is now an archaic unit of measurement, though it may still be encountered in old land deeds.
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.