Nail (cloth) to Pole Converter (nail to pole)

How to convert nails (cloth) to poles

1 nail (cloth) is equal to 0.01136363636 poles, and 1 pole is equal to 88 nails (cloth). To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

poles = nails (cloth) × 0.01136363636
poles = nails (cloth) ÷ 88

Example: convert 15 nail to pole: 15 × 0.01136363636 = 0.1704545455 pole.

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 pole is another name for the rod or perch: 16.5 feet (5.0292 m). UK allotment gardens are still measured in square poles.

Symbol: pole · 1 pole = 5.0292 m · Category: Imperial & US customary

Frequently asked questions

How many poles are in a nail (cloth)?

There are 0.01136363636 poles in 1 nail (cloth) (nail).

How many nails (cloth) are in a pole?

1 pole (pole) equals 88 nails (cloth).

How do I convert nails (cloth) to poles?

Multiply the length in nails (cloth) by 0.01136363636. For example, 15 nail × 0.01136363636 = 0.1704545455 pole.

How do I convert poles to nails (cloth)?

Divide the length in poles by 0.01136363636, or multiply it by 88. You can also use the Pole to Nail (cloth) converter.