Convert ell to hectometer
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to hectometer [hm], or Convert hectometer to ell.
How to Convert Ell to Hectometer
1 ell = 0.01143 hm
Example: convert 15 ell to hm:
15 ell = 15 × 0.01143 hm = 0.17145 hm
Ell to Hectometer 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.
Hectometer
A hectometer is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "hecto-" from the Greek "hekaton" meaning hundred, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The hectometer is not a widely used unit of length in English-speaking countries. It is sometimes used in surveying and for marking distances on highways in some countries.