Convert ell to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to ell.
How to Convert Ell to Kilometer
1 ell = 0.001143 km
Example: convert 15 ell to km:
15 ell = 15 × 0.001143 km = 0.017145 km
Ell to Kilometer 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.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.