Convert ell to millimeter
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to millimeter [mm], or Convert millimeter to ell.
How to Convert Ell to Millimeter
1 ell = 1143 mm
Example: convert 15 ell to mm:
15 ell = 15 × 1143 mm = 17145 mm
Ell to Millimeter 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.
Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.