Convert ell to decimeter
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to decimeter [dm], or Convert decimeter to ell.
How to Convert Ell to Decimeter
1 ell = 11.43 dm
Example: convert 15 ell to dm:
15 ell = 15 × 11.43 dm = 171.45 dm
Ell to Decimeter 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.
Decimeter
A decimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-tenth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "deci-" comes from the Latin word "decimus," meaning tenth. The decimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The decimeter is not as commonly used in everyday life as other metric units like the centimeter or meter, but it is sometimes used in technical and scientific contexts.