Convert fathom to ell
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to ell [ell], or Convert ell to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Ell
1 fath = 1.6 ell
Example: convert 15 fath to ell:
15 fath = 15 × 1.6 ell = 24 ell
Fathom to Ell Conversion Table
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Fathom
A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet, used especially for measuring the depth of water.
History/Origin
The term "fathom" comes from the Old English word "fæthm," meaning "outstretched arms," as the distance was originally the span of a man's outstretched arms.
Current Use
The fathom is still used in nautical applications, especially in the United States, to measure water depth. It is also used in commercial fishing to measure the length of lines.
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.