Convert rope to ell
Please provide values below to convert rope [rope] to ell [ell], or Convert ell to rope.
How to Convert Rope to Ell
1 rope = 5.33333333333333 ell
Example: convert 15 rope to ell:
15 rope = 15 × 5.33333333333333 ell = 80 ell
Rope to Ell Conversion Table
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Rope
A rope is an archaic unit of length, typically varying from 20 to 24 feet.
History/Origin
The length of a rope as a unit of measurement was not standardized and varied by location and trade.
Current Use
The rope as a unit of length is obsolete.
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.