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What is bigger an 8 penny nail or 16 penny nail?
A 16d (16 penny) nail is larger. The larger the "penny" the larger the nail. But the lengths can vary, but generally an 8d is 2.5" and an 16d is 3 - 3.5".
Why is it called a sixteen penny nail?
The penny was as old English term used to describe the number of pennies required to purchase 100 nails. Today the term is used only as a measurement of the length of the nail. A common 16 penny nail used in general construction today has a standard length of 3.5 inches, a number 8 gauge diameter shaft (0.162 inches), a head diameter of 11/32nd of an inch and 44 such nails will weigh one pound.
Something that is 1 inch long?
a penny
How many centimeters long is a penny?
its actualy 1.9centimeters
Where does the term penny come from when sizing nails?
In earlier times, the size of a nail was set by the cost of 100 nails in pennies. The names persisted although the prices fluctuated.
8 penny nail vs 10 penny nail?
An 8 penny nail (abbreviated as 8d) is 2.5 inches in length. A 10 penny nail (10d) is 3 inches in length.
What is bigger an 8 penny nail or 16 penny nail?
A 16d (16 penny) nail is larger. The larger the "penny" the larger the nail. But the lengths can vary, but generally an 8d is 2.5" and an 16d is 3 - 3.5".
What type of nail is used for roof shingles a large head nail a copper nail a small head nail or a 8 penny nail?
try using galvanized-- large head 1- 1/2 inch long
What rusts faster penny nail or paperclip?
a penny
Will coke melt a penny or nail?
Coke will not melt a penny or a nail; that process would involve heat. Instead, the acid from the soda may oxidize some of the metal atoms in the penny and the nail, causing them to become ions and soluble. The some of the metal will dissolve, causing the penny or nail to become pitted and tarnished. However, these objects will not melt.
What is a 16 penny nail made of?
coper
Does a penny spoon and nail all conduct electricity?
no
What happens if you put a penny in nail polish remover?
it ruins the copper in the penny and turns it white.
WHY ARE PENNIES CALLED PENNY?
It is a measure of the size of the nail, the term dating back to the 1500s. The penny nail size was originally the price in pennies of 100 nails of that size.
Which common metal would rust faster in salt water nail penny bracelet or a fork?
nail
What will disintegrate faster in vinegar a nail a penny or spoon?
A spoon
Why is it called a sixteen penny nail?
The penny was as old English term used to describe the number of pennies required to purchase 100 nails. Today the term is used only as a measurement of the length of the nail. A common 16 penny nail used in general construction today has a standard length of 3.5 inches, a number 8 gauge diameter shaft (0.162 inches), a head diameter of 11/32nd of an inch and 44 such nails will weigh one pound.
