Convert ell to foot (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to foot (US survey) [ft (US)], or Convert foot (US survey) to ell.
How to Convert Ell to Foot (Us Survey)
1 ell = 3.749992500015 ft (US)
Example: convert 15 ell to ft (US):
15 ell = 15 × 3.749992500015 ft (US) = 56.249887500225 ft (US)
Ell to Foot (Us Survey) 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.
Foot (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey foot was a unit of length defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey foot was used for land surveying in the United States for most of the 20th century. Its use was officially phased out in 2022 to standardize with the international foot.
Current Use
The U.S. survey foot is now an obsolete unit.