Convert ell to mile (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to mile (US survey) [mi (survey)], or Convert mile (US survey) to ell.
How to Convert Ell to Mile (Us Survey)
1 ell = 0.000710225852272744 mi (survey)
Example: convert 15 ell to mi (survey):
15 ell = 15 × 0.000710225852272744 mi (survey) = 0.0106533877840912 mi (survey)
Ell to Mile (Us Survey) 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.
Mile (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey mile is a unit of length equal to 5,280 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey foot was defined such that 1 meter is exactly 39.37 inches. This made the U.S. survey mile slightly longer than the international mile. The use of the survey foot was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey mile was used for land surveying in the United States.