Convert ell to span (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to span (cloth) [span], or Convert span (cloth) to ell.
How to Convert Ell to Span (Cloth)
1 ell = 5 span
Example: convert 15 ell to span:
15 ell = 15 × 5 span = 75 span
Ell to Span (Cloth) 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.
Span (Cloth)
A span is an obsolete unit of length, typically about 9 inches, based on the distance between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the little finger when the hand is fully extended.
History/Origin
The span has been used as a unit of measurement for thousands of years in many different cultures.
Current Use
The span is no longer a standard unit of measurement.