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Convert reed to finger (cloth)
Please provide values below to Convert reed to finger (cloth), or vice versa.
What is a Reed?
The Reed is a historical unit of length, used in ancient Middle Eastern and other cultures. Its exact length varied, but it was often around 2.5 to 3 meters and used for measuring land and in construction.
What is a Finger Cloth Unit?
The finger cloth measured 4.5 inches (11.43 cm), literally based on the width of a man's finger. Used in textile trades, 4 fingers equaled 1 span. This unit appears in Shakespearean plays referencing fabric measurements.
reed to finger (cloth) Conversion Table
| reed | finger (cloth) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 reed | 0.24 finger (cloth) |
| 0.1 reed | 2.4 finger (cloth) |
| 1 reed | 24 finger (cloth) |
| 2 reed | 48 finger (cloth) |
| 3 reed | 72 finger (cloth) |
| 5 reed | 120 finger (cloth) |
| 10 reed | 240 finger (cloth) |
| 20 reed | 480 finger (cloth) |
| 50 reed | 1200 finger (cloth) |
| 100 reed | 2400 finger (cloth) |
| 1000 reed | 24000 finger (cloth) |
How to Convert reed to finger (cloth)
1 reed = 24 finger (cloth)
1 finger (cloth) = 0.041666666666667 reed
Example: convert 15 reed to finger (cloth):
15 × 24 = 360 finger (cloth)