Convert ell to finger (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to finger (cloth) [finger], or Convert finger (cloth) to ell.
How to Convert Ell to Finger (Cloth)
1 ell = 10 finger
Example: convert 15 ell to finger:
15 ell = 15 × 10 finger = 150 finger
Ell to Finger (Cloth) 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.
Finger (Cloth)
A finger or finger's breadth is an obsolete unit of length, approximately the width of a human finger, about 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The finger has been used as a unit of measurement since ancient times.
Current Use
The finger is no longer a standard unit of measurement.