Convert ell to mile (statute)
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to mile (statute) [mi (US)], or Convert mile (statute) to ell.
How to Convert Ell to Mile (Statute)
1 ell = 0.000710225852272744 mi (US)
Example: convert 15 ell to mi (US):
15 ell = 15 × 0.000710225852272744 mi (US) = 0.0106533877840912 mi (US)
Ell to Mile (Statute) 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.
Mile (Statute)
A statute mile is a unit of length equal to 5,280 feet.
History/Origin
The statute mile was defined by an Act of the English Parliament in 1592 during the reign of Elizabeth I.
Current Use
The statute mile is the standard unit for measuring road distances in the United States and the United Kingdom.