Nail (cloth) to Yard Converter (nail to yd)

How to convert nails (cloth) to yards

1 nail (cloth) is equal to 0.0625 yards, and 1 yard is equal to 16 nails (cloth). To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

yards = nails (cloth) × 0.0625
yards = nails (cloth) ÷ 16

Example: convert 15 nail to yd: 15 × 0.0625 = 0.9375 yd.

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 yard is exactly 0.9144 m, or 3 feet. It's used for sports fields, fabric and, in the UK, road distances on signs for short lengths.

Symbol: yd · 1 yd = 0.9144 m · Category: Imperial & US customary

Frequently asked questions

How many yards are in a nail (cloth)?

There are 0.0625 yards in 1 nail (cloth) (nail).

How many nails (cloth) are in a yard?

1 yard (yd) equals 16 nails (cloth).

How do I convert nails (cloth) to yards?

Multiply the length in nails (cloth) by 0.0625. For example, 15 nail × 0.0625 = 0.9375 yd.

How do I convert yards to nails (cloth)?

Divide the length in yards by 0.0625, or multiply it by 16. You can also use the Yard to Nail (cloth) converter.