Convert ell to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to ell.
How to Convert Ell to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 ell = 0.6249987500025 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 ell to fath (US):
15 ell = 15 × 0.6249987500025 fath (US) = 9.3749812500375 fath (US)
Ell to Fathom (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.
Fathom (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey fathom 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 fathom was used in surveying in the United States.