Convert ell to nail (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to nail (cloth) [nail], or Convert nail (cloth) to ell.
How to Convert Ell to Nail (Cloth)
1 ell = 20 nail
Example: convert 15 ell to nail:
15 ell = 15 × 20 nail = 300 nail
Ell to Nail (Cloth) 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.
Nail (Cloth)
A nail is an obsolete unit of length, used for measuring cloth, equal to 2 1/4 inches.
History/Origin
The nail was a traditional English unit of measurement, likely deriving its name from the length of the last two joints of the middle finger.
Current Use
The nail is no longer in use.