Penny size to inches
Type a value in d to get it in in instantly.
2 1/2in
That's about the same as a siding nail (8d).
Convert the other way: in to d
What it means
How long is that nail?
Lengths for common nails; the gauge (thickness) varies by type: common, box, sinker and finish nails of the same penny size differ in diameter.
The math
How to convert d to in
From 2d to 10d, length (in) = penny ÷ 4 + ½; larger sizes follow the table: 16d = 3½ in, 20d = 4 in, 60d = 6 in.
Example: 8d d = 2 1/2 in.
Every unit
That nail in every unit
Tables
d to in conversion table
| d | in |
|---|---|
| 2d d | 1 in |
| 3d d | 1 1/4 in |
| 4d d | 1 1/2 in |
| 5d d | 1 3/4 in |
| 6d d | 2 in |
| 7d d | 2 1/4 in |
| 8d d | 2 1/2 in |
| 9d d | 2 3/4 in |
| 10d d | 3 in |
| 12d d | 3 1/4 in |
| 16d d | 3 1/2 in |
| 20d d | 4 in |
| 30d d | 4 1/2 in |
| 40d d | 5 in |
| 50d d | 5 1/2 in |
| 60d d | 6 in |
in to d conversion table
| in | d |
|---|---|
| 1 in | 2d d |
| 1 1/4 in | 3d d |
| 1 1/2 in | 4d d |
| 1 3/4 in | 5d d |
| 2 in | 6d d |
| 2 1/4 in | 7d d |
| 2 1/2 in | 8d d |
| 2 3/4 in | 9d d |
| 3 in | 10d d |
| 3 1/4 in | 12d d |
| 3 1/2 in | 16d d |
| 4 in | 20d d |
| 4 1/2 in | 30d d |
| 5 in | 40d d |
| 5 1/2 in | 50d d |
| 6 in | 60d d |
Quick answers
Quick answers
- How many in is 10d d?
- 10d d is 3 in.
- How many in is 8d d?
- 8d d is 2 1/2 in.
The units
About these units
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