Convert ell to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to ell.
1 ell = 0.624998750003 fath (US). To convert ell to fathom (US survey), multiply the value by 0.624998750003; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fath (US) = 1.6000032 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 = 0.624998750003 fath (US)
- 1 fath (US) = 1.6000032 ell
- 10 ell = 6.24998750003 fath (US)
- 100 ell = 62.4998750003 fath (US)
How to Convert Ell to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 ell = 0.6249987500025 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 ell to fath (US):
15 ell = 15 × 0.6249987500025 fath (US) = 9.3749812500375 fath (US)
Ell to Fathom (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| ell | fathom (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 ell | 0.624998750003 fath (US) |
| 2 ell | 1.24999750001 fath (US) |
| 3 ell | 1.87499625001 fath (US) |
| 5 ell | 3.12499375001 fath (US) |
| 10 ell | 6.24998750003 fath (US) |
| 20 ell | 12.4999750001 fath (US) |
| 50 ell | 31.2499375001 fath (US) |
| 100 ell | 62.4998750003 fath (US) |
| 500 ell | 312.499375001 fath (US) |
| 1000 ell | 624.998750003 fath (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.
Fathom (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey fathom 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 fathom was used in surveying in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 ell in fathom (US survey)?
1 ell (ell) = 0.624998750003 fathom (US survey) (fath (US)).
How do you convert ell to fathom (US survey)?
Multiply the ell value by 0.624998750003. For example, 25 ell × 0.624998750003 = 15.6249687501 fath (US).
What is 10 ell in fathom (US survey)?
10 ell = 6.24998750003 fath (US).
Which unit is larger, the ell or the fathom (US survey)?
The fathom (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 ell equals only 0.624998750003 fath (US).