Convert aln to ell
Please provide values below to convert aln [aln] to ell [ell], or Convert ell to aln.
How to Convert Aln to Ell
1 aln = 0.519490619247594 ell
Example: convert 15 aln to ell:
15 aln = 15 × 0.519490619247594 ell = 7.79235928871391 ell
Aln to Ell Conversion Table
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Aln
An aln is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, roughly equivalent to 2 Swedish feet or about 59 centimeters.
History/Origin
The aln was the Swedish version of the ell, a common unit of length for measuring cloth throughout Europe.
Current Use
The aln is no longer in use.
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.