Convert pole to ell
Please provide values below to convert pole [pole] to ell [ell], or Convert ell to pole.
How to Convert Pole to Ell
1 pole = 4.4 ell
Example: convert 15 pole to ell:
15 pole = 15 × 4.4 ell = 66 ell
Pole to Ell Conversion Table
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Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic unit of measurement.
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.