Convert finger (cloth) to ell
Please provide values below to convert finger (cloth) [finger] to ell [ell], or Convert ell to finger (cloth).
How to Convert Finger (Cloth) to Ell
1 finger = 0.1 ell
Example: convert 15 finger to ell:
15 finger = 15 × 0.1 ell = 1.5 ell
Finger (Cloth) to Ell Conversion Table
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Finger (Cloth)
A finger or finger's breadth is an obsolete unit of length, approximately the width of a human finger, about 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The finger has been used as a unit of measurement since ancient times.
Current Use
The finger is no longer a standard unit of measurement.
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.