Convert ell to chain
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to ell.
How to Convert Ell to Chain
1 ell = 0.0568181818181818 ch
Example: convert 15 ell to ch:
15 ell = 15 × 0.0568181818181818 ch = 0.852272727272727 ch
Ell to Chain Conversion Table
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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.
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.