Convert link to ell
Please provide values below to convert link [li] to ell [ell], or Convert ell to link.
1 li = 0.176 ell. To convert link to ell, multiply the value by 0.176; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ell = 5.68181818182 li). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 li = 0.176 ell
- 1 ell = 5.68181818182 li
- 10 li = 1.76 ell
- 100 li = 17.6 ell
How to Convert Link to Ell
1 li = 0.176 ell
Example: convert 15 li to ell:
15 li = 15 × 0.176 ell = 2.64 ell
Link to Ell Conversion Table
| link | ell |
|---|---|
| 1 li | 0.176 ell |
| 2 li | 0.352 ell |
| 3 li | 0.528 ell |
| 5 li | 0.88 ell |
| 10 li | 1.76 ell |
| 20 li | 3.52 ell |
| 50 li | 8.8 ell |
| 100 li | 17.6 ell |
| 500 li | 88 ell |
| 1000 li | 176 ell |
Link
A link, specifically Gunter's link, is a unit of length equal to 7.92 inches, or 1/100 of a chain.
History/Origin
The link is part of Gunter's chain, a surveying tool invented by Edmund Gunter in the 17th century.
Current Use
The link is an obsolete unit of measurement, but may be found in old land surveys.
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 link in ell?
1 link (li) = 0.176 ell (ell).
How do you convert link to ell?
Multiply the link value by 0.176. For example, 25 li × 0.176 = 4.4 ell.
What is 10 link in ell?
10 li = 1.76 ell.
Which unit is larger, the link or the ell?
The ell is the larger unit: 1 li equals only 0.176 ell.