Convert chain to ell
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to ell [ell], or Convert ell to chain.
How to Convert Chain to Ell
1 ch = 17.6 ell
Example: convert 15 ch to ell:
15 ch = 15 × 17.6 ell = 264 ell
Chain to Ell Conversion Table
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Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
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.