Convert ell to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to ell.
How to Convert Ell to Dekameter
1 ell = 0.1143 dam
Example: convert 15 ell to dam:
15 ell = 15 × 0.1143 dam = 1.7145 dam
Ell to Dekameter Conversion Table
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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.
Dekameter
A dekameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "deka-" from the Greek "deka" meaning ten, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The dekameter is rarely used in practice. It is sometimes used in meteorology to measure altitude.