Convert ell to nautical mile (UK)
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)], or Convert nautical mile (UK) to ell.
How to Convert Ell to Nautical Mile (Uk)
1 ell = 0.000616776315789474 NM (UK)
Example: convert 15 ell to NM (UK):
15 ell = 15 × 0.000616776315789474 NM (UK) = 0.0092516447368421 NM (UK)
Ell to Nautical Mile (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 Mile (Uk)
The UK nautical mile, or Admiralty mile, was defined as 6,080 feet.
History/Origin
The British Admiralty defined its nautical mile as a thousandth of an imperial nautical mile. The UK adopted the international nautical mile of 1,852 meters in 1970.
Current Use
The UK nautical mile is an obsolete unit.