Convert ell to link
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to link [li], or Convert link to ell.
How to Convert Ell to Link
1 ell = 5.68181818181818 li
Example: convert 15 ell to li:
15 ell = 15 × 5.68181818181818 li = 85.2272727272727 li
Ell to Link 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.
Link
A link, specifically Gunter's link, is a unit of length equal to 7.92 inches, or 1/100 of a chain.
History/Origin
The link is part of Gunter's chain, a surveying tool invented by Edmund Gunter in the 17th century.
Current Use
The link is an obsolete unit of measurement, but may be found in old land surveys.