Convert fingerbreadth to ell
Please provide values below to convert fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth] to ell [ell], or Convert ell to fingerbreadth.
How to Convert Fingerbreadth to Ell
1 fingerbreadth = 0.0166666666666667 ell
Example: convert 15 fingerbreadth to ell:
15 fingerbreadth = 15 × 0.0166666666666667 ell = 0.25 ell
Fingerbreadth to Ell Conversion Table
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Fingerbreadth
A fingerbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of a finger, approximately 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The fingerbreadth was a common unit of measurement in many ancient cultures.
Current Use
The fingerbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.