Nail (cloth) to Chain Converter (nail to ch)

How to convert nails (cloth) to chains

1 nail (cloth) is equal to 0.002840909091 chains, and 1 chain is equal to 352 nails (cloth). To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

chains = nails (cloth) × 0.002840909091
chains = nails (cloth) ÷ 352

Example: convert 15 nail to ch: 15 × 0.002840909091 = 0.04261363636 ch.

The cloth nail is 2.25 inches (5.715 cm), one sixteenth of a yard, used historically in the cloth trade.

Symbol: nail · 1 nail = 0.05715 m · Category: Historical & cloth

Gunter's chain is 66 feet (20.1168 m), equal to 100 links or 4 rods. A cricket pitch is one chain long, and an acre is 10 square chains.

Symbol: ch · 1 ch = 20.1168 m · Category: Imperial & US customary

Frequently asked questions

How many chains are in a nail (cloth)?

There are 0.002840909091 chains in 1 nail (cloth) (nail).

How many nails (cloth) are in a chain?

1 chain (ch) equals 352 nails (cloth).

How do I convert nails (cloth) to chains?

Multiply the length in nails (cloth) by 0.002840909091. For example, 15 nail × 0.002840909091 = 0.04261363636 ch.

How do I convert chains to nails (cloth)?

Divide the length in chains by 0.002840909091, or multiply it by 352. You can also use the Chain to Nail (cloth) converter.