Convert yard to finger (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert yard [yd] to finger (cloth) [finger], or Convert finger (cloth) to yard.
How to Convert Yard to Finger (Cloth)
1 yd = 8 finger
Example: convert 15 yd to finger:
15 yd = 15 × 8 finger = 120 finger
Yard to Finger (Cloth) Conversion Table
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Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.
Finger (Cloth)
A finger or finger's breadth is an obsolete unit of length, approximately the width of a human finger, about 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The finger has been used as a unit of measurement since ancient times.
Current Use
The finger is no longer a standard unit of measurement.