Nail (cloth) to Rod Converter (nail to rd)

How to convert nails (cloth) to rods

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

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

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

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 rod is 16.5 feet (5.0292 m), or a quarter of a chain. It was used in land surveying and is still used to measure canoe portages.

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

Frequently asked questions

How many rods are in a nail (cloth)?

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

How many nails (cloth) are in a rod?

1 rod (rd) equals 88 nails (cloth).

How do I convert nails (cloth) to rods?

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

How do I convert rods to nails (cloth)?

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