Convert ell to link (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to link (US survey) [li (US)], or Convert link (US survey) to ell.
How to Convert Ell to Link (Us Survey)
1 ell = 5.68180681922133 li (US)
Example: convert 15 ell to li (US):
15 ell = 15 × 5.68180681922133 li (US) = 85.22710228832 li (US)
Ell to Link (Us Survey) 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.
Link (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey link is a unit of length equal to 1/100 of a U.S. survey chain.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey link is based on the U.S. survey foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey link was used for land surveying in the United States.