Nail (cloth) to Point Converter (nail to pt)

How to convert nails (cloth) to points

1 nail (cloth) is equal to 162 points, and 1 point is equal to 0.006172839506 nails (cloth). To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

points = nails (cloth) × 162
points = nails (cloth) ÷ 0.006172839506

Example: convert 15 nail to pt: 15 × 162 = 2,430 pt.

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 desktop publishing (PostScript) point is 1/72 of an inch (0.3528 mm). Font sizes such as 12 pt are measured in points.

Symbol: pt · 1 pt = 0.0003527777778 m · Category: Typography

Frequently asked questions

How many points are in a nail (cloth)?

There are 162 points in 1 nail (cloth) (nail).

How many nails (cloth) are in a point?

1 point (pt) equals 0.006172839506 nails (cloth).

How do I convert nails (cloth) to points?

Multiply the length in nails (cloth) by 162. For example, 15 nail × 162 = 2,430 pt.

How do I convert points to nails (cloth)?

Divide the length in points by 162, or multiply it by 0.006172839506. You can also use the Point to Nail (cloth) converter.