Convert ell to chain (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to chain (US survey) [ch (US)], or Convert chain (US survey) to ell.
1 ell = 0.0568180681818 ch (US). To convert ell to chain (US survey), multiply the value by 0.0568180681818; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch (US) = 17.6000352001 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 = 0.0568180681818 ch (US)
- 1 ch (US) = 17.6000352001 ell
- 10 ell = 0.568180681818 ch (US)
- 100 ell = 5.68180681818 ch (US)
How to Convert Ell to Chain (Us Survey)
1 ell = 0.056818068181763 ch (US)
Example: convert 15 ell to ch (US):
15 ell = 15 × 0.056818068181763 ch (US) = 0.852271022726445 ch (US)
Ell to Chain (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| ell | chain (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 ell | 0.0568180681818 ch (US) |
| 2 ell | 0.113636136364 ch (US) |
| 3 ell | 0.170454204545 ch (US) |
| 5 ell | 0.284090340909 ch (US) |
| 10 ell | 0.568180681818 ch (US) |
| 20 ell | 1.13636136364 ch (US) |
| 50 ell | 2.84090340909 ch (US) |
| 100 ell | 5.68180681818 ch (US) |
| 500 ell | 28.4090340909 ch (US) |
| 1000 ell | 56.8180681818 ch (US) |
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 (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 ell in chain (US survey)?
1 ell (ell) = 0.0568180681818 chain (US survey) (ch (US)).
How do you convert ell to chain (US survey)?
Multiply the ell value by 0.0568180681818. For example, 25 ell × 0.0568180681818 = 1.42045170454 ch (US).
What is 10 ell in chain (US survey)?
10 ell = 0.568180681818 ch (US).
Which unit is larger, the ell or the chain (US survey)?
The chain (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 ell equals only 0.0568180681818 ch (US).