Convert link to nail (cloth)
Enter a value below to convert link [li] to nail (cloth) [nail]. Reverse conversion: Convert nail (cloth) to link.
1 li = 3.52 nail. To convert link to nail (cloth), multiply the value by 3.52; to go the other way, divide by it (1 nail = 0.284090909091 li). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Link to Nail (Cloth): Quick Reference
- 1 li = 3.52 nail
- 1 nail = 0.284090909091 li
- 10 li = 35.2 nail
- 100 li = 352 nail
How to Convert Link to Nail (Cloth)
1 li = 3.52 nail
Example: convert 15 li to nail:
15 li = 15 × 3.52 nail = 52.8 nail
Link to Nail (Cloth) Conversion Table
| link | nail (cloth) |
|---|---|
| 1 li | 3.52 nail |
| 2 li | 7.04 nail |
| 3 li | 10.56 nail |
| 5 li | 17.6 nail |
| 10 li | 35.2 nail |
| 20 li | 70.4 nail |
| 50 li | 176 nail |
| 100 li | 352 nail |
| 500 li | 1760 nail |
| 1000 li | 3520 nail |
Link: Definition and Use
A link, specifically Gunter's link, is a unit of length equal to 7.92 inches, or 1/100 of a chain.
History/Origin
The link is part of Gunter's chain, a surveying tool invented by Edmund Gunter in the 17th century.
Current Use
The link is an obsolete unit of measurement, but may be found in old land surveys.
Nail (Cloth): Definition and Use
A nail is an obsolete unit of length, used for measuring cloth, equal to 2 1/4 inches.
History/Origin
The nail was a traditional English unit of measurement, likely deriving its name from the length of the last two joints of the middle finger.
Current Use
The nail is no longer in use.
Link to Nail (Cloth): Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 link in nail (cloth)?
1 link (li) = 3.52 nail (cloth) (nail).
How do you convert link to nail (cloth)?
Multiply the link value by 3.52. For example, 25 li × 3.52 = 88 nail.
What is 10 link in nail (cloth)?
10 li = 35.2 nail.
Which unit is larger, the link or the nail (cloth)?
The link is the larger unit: 1 li = 3.52 nail.