Convert chain (US survey) to ell
Please provide values below to convert chain (US survey) [ch (US)] to ell [ell], or Convert ell to chain (US survey).
1 ch (US) = 17.6000352001 ell. To convert chain (US survey) to ell, multiply the value by 17.6000352001; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ell = 0.0568180681818 ch (US)). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ch (US) = 17.6000352001 ell
- 1 ell = 0.0568180681818 ch (US)
- 10 ch (US) = 176.000352001 ell
- 100 ch (US) = 1760.00352001 ell
How to Convert Chain (Us Survey) to Ell
1 ch (US) = 17.6000352000875 ell
Example: convert 15 ch (US) to ell:
15 ch (US) = 15 × 17.6000352000875 ell = 264.000528001312 ell
Chain (Us Survey) to Ell Conversion Table
| chain (US survey) | ell |
|---|---|
| 1 ch (US) | 17.6000352001 ell |
| 2 ch (US) | 35.2000704002 ell |
| 3 ch (US) | 52.8001056003 ell |
| 5 ch (US) | 88.0001760004 ell |
| 10 ch (US) | 176.000352001 ell |
| 20 ch (US) | 352.000704002 ell |
| 50 ch (US) | 880.001760004 ell |
| 100 ch (US) | 1760.00352001 ell |
| 500 ch (US) | 8800.01760004 ell |
| 1000 ch (US) | 17600.0352001 ell |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 chain (US survey) in ell?
1 chain (US survey) (ch (US)) = 17.6000352001 ell (ell).
How do you convert chain (US survey) to ell?
Multiply the chain (US survey) value by 17.6000352001. For example, 25 ch (US) × 17.6000352001 = 440.000880002 ell.
What is 10 chain (US survey) in ell?
10 ch (US) = 176.000352001 ell.
Which unit is larger, the chain (US survey) or the ell?
The chain (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 ch (US) = 17.6000352001 ell.