Convert ell to vara castellana
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to vara castellana [vara castellana], or Convert vara castellana to ell.
How to Convert Ell to Vara Castellana
1 ell = 1.36861313868613 vara castellana
Example: convert 15 ell to vara castellana:
15 ell = 15 × 1.36861313868613 vara castellana = 20.529197080292 vara castellana
Ell to Vara Castellana 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.
Vara Castellana
The Castilian vara is an old Spanish unit of length, approximately 83.59 centimeters.
History/Origin
The vara was a common unit of length in Spain. The Castilian vara was the standard vara of the Kingdom of Castile.
Current Use
The Castilian vara is an obsolete unit of measurement.