Chains to ell Converter

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Calculation: Chains ➜ ell

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What is the formula to convert from Chains to ell?

The formula to convert length value from the unit of Chains to the unit of ell is:

Length(ell) = Length(Chains) / 0.0568181818402625

Chains unit in Length

A chain is a unit of length traditionally used in land surveying, equal to 66 feet or approximately 20.12 meters. The chain was originally based on the length of a surveyor's chain and is still used in some contexts for measuring land parcels, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. This unit is also commonly referenced in historical land records.

ell unit in Length

An ell is a traditional unit of length used in the textile industry, particularly in Europe, equal to 45 inches or approximately 1.14 meters. Originally based on the length of a man's arm, the ell was used to measure cloth and fabric. Although now largely obsolete, the ell remains a part of historical textile terminology and is still referenced in certain contexts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about "Chains ➜ ell" Conversion

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