Convert handbreadth to ell
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to ell [ell], or Convert ell to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Ell
1 handbreadth = 0.0666666666666667 ell
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to ell:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 0.0666666666666667 ell = 1 ell
Handbreadth to Ell Conversion Table
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Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete 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.