Convert link to ell
Please provide values below to convert link [li] to ell [ell], or Convert ell to link.
How to Convert Link to Ell
1 li = 0.176 ell
Example: convert 15 li to ell:
15 li = 15 × 0.176 ell = 2.64 ell
Link to Ell Conversion Table
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Link
A link, specifically Gunter's link, is a unit of length equal to 7.92 inches, or 1/100 of a chain.
History/Origin
The link is part of Gunter's chain, a surveying tool invented by Edmund Gunter in the 17th century.
Current Use
The link is an obsolete unit of measurement, but may be found in old land surveys.
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.