Convert ell to chain (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to chain (US survey) [ch (US)], or Convert chain (US survey) to ell.
How to Convert Ell to Chain (Us Survey)
1 ell = 0.056818068181763 ch (US)
Example: convert 15 ell to ch (US):
15 ell = 15 × 0.056818068181763 ch (US) = 0.852271022726445 ch (US)
Ell to Chain (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.
Chain (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey chain is a unit of length equal to 66 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey chain 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 chain was used for land surveying in the United States.