Convert ell to furlong
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to ell.
How to Convert Ell to Furlong
1 ell = 0.00568181818181818 fur
Example: convert 15 ell to fur:
15 ell = 15 × 0.00568181818181818 fur = 0.0852272727272727 fur
Ell to Furlong 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
A furlong is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to one-eighth of a mile, 220 yards, or 660 feet.
History/Origin
The name "furlong" derives from the Old English words "furh" (furrow) and "lang" (long), originally referring to the length of a furrow in one acre of a ploughed open field.
Current Use
Today, the furlong is primarily used in horse racing to state the length of races.