Convert ell to famn
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to famn [famn], or Convert famn to ell.
How to Convert Ell to Famn
1 ell = 0.641654191628773 famn
Example: convert 15 ell to famn:
15 ell = 15 × 0.641654191628773 famn = 9.6248128744316 famn
Ell to Famn Conversion Table
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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.
Famn
A famn is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, equivalent to 3 aln or about 1.78 meters.
History/Origin
The famn was the Swedish version of the fathom, based on the span of outstretched arms.
Current Use
The famn is no longer in use.