Convert ell to furlong (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to furlong (US survey) [fur (US)], or Convert furlong (US survey) to ell.
How to Convert Ell to Furlong (Us Survey)
1 ell = 0.00568180681818195 fur (US)
Example: convert 15 ell to fur (US):
15 ell = 15 × 0.00568180681818195 fur (US) = 0.0852271022727293 fur (US)
Ell to Furlong (Us Survey) 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.
Furlong (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey furlong is a unit of length equal to one-eighth of a U.S. survey mile.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey furlong is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey furlong was used in land surveying in the United States.