Convert ell to inch (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to inch (US survey) [in (US)], or Convert inch (US survey) to ell.
How to Convert Ell to Inch (Us Survey)
1 ell = 44.99991000018 in (US)
Example: convert 15 ell to in (US):
15 ell = 15 × 44.99991000018 in (US) = 674.9986500027 in (US)
Ell to Inch (Us Survey) 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.
Inch (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey inch is a unit of length equal to 1/12 of a U.S. survey foot.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey inch is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was defined such that 1 meter is exactly 39.37 inches. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey inch was used for land surveying in the United States.