Convert ell to fathom
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to ell.
How to Convert Ell to Fathom
1 ell = 0.625 fath
Example: convert 15 ell to fath:
15 ell = 15 × 0.625 fath = 9.375 fath
Ell to Fathom 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.
Fathom
A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet, used especially for measuring the depth of water.
History/Origin
The term "fathom" comes from the Old English word "fæthm," meaning "outstretched arms," as the distance was originally the span of a man's outstretched arms.
Current Use
The fathom is still used in nautical applications, especially in the United States, to measure water depth. It is also used in commercial fishing to measure the length of lines.