Convert nautical league (UK) to ell
Please provide values below to convert nautical league (UK) [NL (UK)] to ell [ell], or Convert ell to nautical league (UK).
How to Convert Nautical League (Uk) to Ell
1 NL (UK) = 4864 ell
Example: convert 15 NL (UK) to ell:
15 NL (UK) = 15 × 4864 ell = 72960 ell
Nautical League (Uk) to Ell Conversion Table
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Nautical League (Uk)
A nautical league was a unit of length in the UK, equal to three nautical miles.
History/Origin
The nautical league was based on the nautical mile, which was historically defined as one minute of arc of a great circle of the Earth. The UK adopted the international nautical mile in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical league is now an obsolete unit.
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.