Convert ell to fingerbreadth
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth], or Convert fingerbreadth to ell.
How to Convert Ell to Fingerbreadth
1 ell = 60 fingerbreadth
Example: convert 15 ell to fingerbreadth:
15 ell = 15 × 60 fingerbreadth = 900 fingerbreadth
Ell to Fingerbreadth 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.
Fingerbreadth
A fingerbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of a finger, approximately 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The fingerbreadth was a common unit of measurement in many ancient cultures.
Current Use
The fingerbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.