Convert millimeter to ell
Please provide values below to convert millimeter [mm] to ell [ell], or Convert ell to millimeter.
How to Convert Millimeter to Ell
1 mm = 0.000874890638670166 ell
Example: convert 15 mm to ell:
15 mm = 15 × 0.000874890638670166 ell = 0.0131233595800525 ell
Millimeter to Ell Conversion Table
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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.
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.