Nail (cloth) to Hand Converter (nail to h)

How to convert nails (cloth) to hands

1 nail (cloth) is equal to 0.5625 hands, and 1 hand is equal to 1.777777778 nails (cloth). To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

hands = nails (cloth) × 0.5625
hands = nails (cloth) ÷ 1.777777778

Example: convert 15 nail to h: 15 × 0.5625 = 8.4375 h.

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

The hand is exactly 4 inches (10.16 cm). It's used to measure the height of horses at the withers.

Symbol: h · 1 h = 0.1016 m · Category: Imperial & US customary

Frequently asked questions

How many hands are in a nail (cloth)?

There are 0.5625 hands in 1 nail (cloth) (nail).

How many nails (cloth) are in a hand?

1 hand (h) equals 1.777777778 nails (cloth).

How do I convert nails (cloth) to hands?

Multiply the length in nails (cloth) by 0.5625. For example, 15 nail × 0.5625 = 8.4375 h.

How do I convert hands to nails (cloth)?

Divide the length in hands by 0.5625, or multiply it by 1.777777778. You can also use the Hand to Nail (cloth) converter.