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.



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