Convert ell to chain
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to ell.
1 ell = 0.0568181818182 ch. To convert ell to chain, multiply the value by 0.0568181818182; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 17.6 ell). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ell = 0.0568181818182 ch
- 1 ch = 17.6 ell
- 10 ell = 0.568181818182 ch
- 100 ell = 5.68181818182 ch
How to Convert Ell to Chain
1 ell = 0.0568181818181818 ch
Example: convert 15 ell to ch:
15 ell = 15 × 0.0568181818181818 ch = 0.852272727272727 ch
Ell to Chain Conversion Table
| ell | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 ell | 0.0568181818182 ch |
| 2 ell | 0.113636363636 ch |
| 3 ell | 0.170454545455 ch |
| 5 ell | 0.284090909091 ch |
| 10 ell | 0.568181818182 ch |
| 20 ell | 1.13636363636 ch |
| 50 ell | 2.84090909091 ch |
| 100 ell | 5.68181818182 ch |
| 500 ell | 28.4090909091 ch |
| 1000 ell | 56.8181818182 ch |
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.
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 ell in chain?
1 ell (ell) = 0.0568181818182 chain (ch).
How do you convert ell to chain?
Multiply the ell value by 0.0568181818182. For example, 25 ell × 0.0568181818182 = 1.42045454545 ch.
What is 10 ell in chain?
10 ell = 0.568181818182 ch.
Which unit is larger, the ell or the chain?
The chain is the larger unit: 1 ell equals only 0.0568181818182 ch.