Convert league to ell
Please provide values below to convert league [lea] to ell [ell], or Convert ell to league.
How to Convert League to Ell
1 lea = 4224 ell
Example: convert 15 lea to ell:
15 lea = 15 × 4224 ell = 63360 ell
League to Ell Conversion Table
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League
A league is a unit of length that was common in Europe and Latin America, but is no longer an official unit in any nation. It was the distance a person could walk in an hour.
History/Origin
The league varied in length from country to country and even within the same country over time. The most common definition was three miles.
Current Use
The league is no longer in common use but is found in historical texts and literature.
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.