Convert megameter to ell
Please provide values below to convert megameter [Mm] to ell [ell], or Convert ell to megameter.
How to Convert Megameter to Ell
1 Mm = 874890.638670166 ell
Example: convert 15 Mm to ell:
15 Mm = 15 × 874890.638670166 ell = 13123359.5800525 ell
Megameter to Ell Conversion Table
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Megameter
A megameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^6 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "mega-" for 10^6 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1873.
Current Use
The megameter is sometimes used to specify the diameters of planets and the distances of satellites.
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.