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Convert reed to nail (cloth)
Please provide values below to Convert reed to nail (cloth), or vice versa.
What is a Reed?
The Reed is a historical unit of length, used in ancient Middle Eastern and other cultures. Its exact length varied, but it was often around 2.5 to 3 meters and used for measuring land and in construction.
What is a Nail Measurement?
A nail was 2.25 inches (5.715 cm) or 1/16th of a yard. Tudor-era clothing patterns specified dimensions in nails, with 4 nails making 1 quarter-yard. The term survives in 'eleven-nail' boots indicating sole length.
reed to nail (cloth) Conversion Table
| reed | nail (cloth) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 reed | 0.48 nail (cloth) |
| 0.1 reed | 4.8 nail (cloth) |
| 1 reed | 48 nail (cloth) |
| 2 reed | 96 nail (cloth) |
| 3 reed | 144 nail (cloth) |
| 5 reed | 240 nail (cloth) |
| 10 reed | 480 nail (cloth) |
| 20 reed | 960 nail (cloth) |
| 50 reed | 2400 nail (cloth) |
| 100 reed | 4800 nail (cloth) |
| 1000 reed | 48000 nail (cloth) |
How to Convert reed to nail (cloth)
1 reed = 48 nail (cloth)
1 nail (cloth) = 0.020833333333333 reed
Example: convert 15 reed to nail (cloth):
15 × 48 = 720 nail (cloth)