Convert ell to nautical league (UK)
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to nautical league (UK) [NL (UK)], or Convert nautical league (UK) to ell.
How to Convert Ell to Nautical League (Uk)
1 ell = 0.000205592105263158 NL (UK)
Example: convert 15 ell to NL (UK):
15 ell = 15 × 0.000205592105263158 NL (UK) = 0.00308388157894737 NL (UK)
Ell to Nautical League (Uk) 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.
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.