Convert vara castellana to ell
Please provide values below to convert vara castellana [vara castellana] to ell [ell], or Convert ell to vara castellana.
How to Convert Vara Castellana to Ell
1 vara castellana = 0.730666666666667 ell
Example: convert 15 vara castellana to ell:
15 vara castellana = 15 × 0.730666666666667 ell = 10.96 ell
Vara Castellana to Ell Conversion Table
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Vara Castellana
The Castilian vara is an old Spanish unit of length, approximately 83.59 centimeters.
History/Origin
The vara was a common unit of length in Spain. The Castilian vara was the standard vara of the Kingdom of Castile.
Current Use
The Castilian vara 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.