Convert ell to mil
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to mil [mil, thou], or Convert mil to ell.
How to Convert Ell to Mil
1 ell = 45000 mil, thou
Example: convert 15 ell to mil, thou:
15 ell = 15 × 45000 mil, thou = 675000 mil, thou
Ell to Mil 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.
Mil
A mil, also known as a thou, is a unit of length equal to one-thousandth of an inch.
History/Origin
The mil was introduced in the 19th century as a convenient unit for fine measurements in engineering and manufacturing.
Current Use
The mil is still used in some manufacturing and engineering contexts, particularly in the United States, for specifying the thickness of materials like paper and wire.