Convert mile (Roman) to ell
Please provide values below to convert mile (Roman) [mi (Roman)] to ell [ell], or Convert ell to mile (Roman).
How to Convert Mile (Roman) to Ell
1 mi (Roman) = 1294.66666666667 ell
Example: convert 15 mi (Roman) to ell:
15 mi (Roman) = 15 × 1294.66666666667 ell = 19420 ell
Mile (Roman) to Ell Conversion Table
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Mile (Roman)
The Roman mile (mille passus) consisted of 1,000 paces, which was about 1,480 meters.
History/Origin
The Roman mile was established by the Roman military and was used throughout the Roman Empire. A pace was considered to be two steps.
Current Use
The Roman mile 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.