Convert inch (US survey) to ell
Please provide values below to convert inch (US survey) [in (US)] to ell [ell], or Convert ell to inch (US survey).
How to Convert Inch (Us Survey) to Ell
1 in (US) = 0.0222222666666667 ell
Example: convert 15 in (US) to ell:
15 in (US) = 15 × 0.0222222666666667 ell = 0.333334 ell
Inch (Us Survey) to Ell Conversion Table
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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.
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.