Convert ell to pole
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to pole [pole], or Convert pole to ell.
How to Convert Ell to Pole
1 ell = 0.227272727272727 pole
Example: convert 15 ell to pole:
15 ell = 15 × 0.227272727272727 pole = 3.40909090909091 pole
Ell to Pole 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.
Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic unit of measurement.