Convert ell to furlong
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to ell.
1 ell = 0.00568181818182 fur. To convert ell to furlong, multiply the value by 0.00568181818182; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fur = 176 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 = 0.00568181818182 fur
- 1 fur = 176 ell
- 10 ell = 0.0568181818182 fur
- 100 ell = 0.568181818182 fur
How to Convert Ell to Furlong
1 ell = 0.00568181818181818 fur
Example: convert 15 ell to fur:
15 ell = 15 × 0.00568181818181818 fur = 0.0852272727272727 fur
Ell to Furlong Conversion Table
| ell | furlong |
|---|---|
| 1 ell | 0.00568181818182 fur |
| 2 ell | 0.0113636363636 fur |
| 3 ell | 0.0170454545455 fur |
| 5 ell | 0.0284090909091 fur |
| 10 ell | 0.0568181818182 fur |
| 20 ell | 0.113636363636 fur |
| 50 ell | 0.284090909091 fur |
| 100 ell | 0.568181818182 fur |
| 500 ell | 2.84090909091 fur |
| 1000 ell | 5.68181818182 fur |
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.
Furlong
A furlong is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to one-eighth of a mile, 220 yards, or 660 feet.
History/Origin
The name "furlong" derives from the Old English words "furh" (furrow) and "lang" (long), originally referring to the length of a furrow in one acre of a ploughed open field.
Current Use
Today, the furlong is primarily used in horse racing to state the length of races.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 ell in furlong?
1 ell (ell) = 0.00568181818182 furlong (fur).
How do you convert ell to furlong?
Multiply the ell value by 0.00568181818182. For example, 25 ell × 0.00568181818182 = 0.142045454545 fur.
What is 10 ell in furlong?
10 ell = 0.0568181818182 fur.
Which unit is larger, the ell or the furlong?
The furlong is the larger unit: 1 ell equals only 0.00568181818182 fur.