Convert caliber to ell
Please provide values below to convert caliber [cl] to ell [ell], or Convert ell to caliber.
How to Convert Caliber to Ell
1 cl = 0.000222222222222222 ell
Example: convert 15 cl to ell:
15 cl = 15 × 0.000222222222222222 ell = 0.00333333333333333 ell
Caliber to Ell Conversion Table
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Caliber
Caliber is a unit of length used to describe the internal diameter of a firearm barrel, typically expressed in hundredths or thousandths of an inch.
History/Origin
The term "caliber" has been used for centuries to describe the size of cannons and firearms.
Current Use
Caliber is the standard unit for designating the bore of firearms in many countries, including the United States.
Ell
The ell is an obsolete unit of length, originally used for measuring cloth. Its length varied in different countries, but it was generally around 45 inches.
History/Origin
The word "ell" is derived from the Latin "ulna," meaning "forearm," as the unit was originally based on the length of the forearm.
Current Use
The ell is no longer in use.